EM 250: Homeland Security Law and Policy

Credits 4
Quarter Offered
Winter,
Summer

This course is designed to give the student an overview of various statutes, regulations, constitutional law, and common law associated with Homeland Security Emergency Management. Students will be introduced to the legalities and ethics relevant to organizing for counterterrorism, investigating terrorism and other national security threats, crisis and consequence management. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Formerly HSEM 250)

Prerequisites

2.0 or higher in EM 102 or EM 105

  1. Compare and contrast an effective policy with a poor policy.
  2. Discuss ethical, legal, and social issues in Homeland Security.
  3. Examine local, state, and federal dynamics involved with the introduction and implementation of new laws and regulations.
  4. Explain laws and legal issues related to a disaster risk problem.
  5. Describe important statutes and policies enacted post 9-11 and their impact on emergency management.