Curriculum
The Homeland Security curriculum provides a basic grounding in law and policy related to homeland security and advanced knowledge of specific homeland security fields. Courses include:
Core courses | Credit hours |
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LAW 815 International Aspects of Homeland Security Law | 3 |
LAW 816 Domestic Aspects of Homeland Security Law | 3 |
LAW 817 Homeland Security Practicum | 6 |
Required core course hours: | 12 |
Elective courses | Credit hours |
JOUR 840 Topics: Crisis Communication | 3 |
CP&E 624 Process Safety and Sustainability | 3 |
LAW 994 Special Topics: Terrorism Finance | 3 |
LAW 994 Special Topics: Cybercrimes | 3 |
PUAD 862 Emergency Management in the United States: Theory and Practice | 3 |
POLS 629 Topics in Public Policy: Cyber Intelligence | 3 |
POLS 782 Transnational Terrorism | 3 |
EVRN 720 Topics in Environmental Studies: Biosecurity in the 21st Century | 3 |
Students must complete 7 elective courses: | 21 |
Total credit hours required: | 33 |
The maximum course load is 14 credit hours per semester. The program director may approve a schedule of greater than 14 credit hours under exceptional circumstances.
Classes taken as part of the Master of Science program will be treated as other non-law graduate classes. Accordingly, students must get prior approval from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for up to 6 credits to be applied to the 90 credits needed for the J.D. degree. The MS credits will not be included in a student’s J.D. GPA.