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Bachelor of Science in
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REQUIRED CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION COURSES
Yxx.xxxx Introduction to Homeland Security (4 credits) In the wake of the events of September 11, 2001, this nation
has struggled to both re-write its understanding of “security” within its borders and to re-organize its resources committed to
maintaining that “security.” Out of these efforts has emerged not only a new Department of Homeland Security, built from
portions of more than a dozen other agencies and bureaus, but also a sense of insecurity in the American people. This course
is designed to explore both of these aspects: the revamping of the bureaucracy responsible for “homeland security,” and the
impact on the population of this sense of uncertainty within borders. We will examine the impact of these developments on
state and local resources committed to “security” in communities, evaluating the strengths – and weaknesses – of the new
“homeland security” efforts on the sub-national scale.
Since this is a policy-focused course, we will study three aspects of policy-making: the demands which created the need for
policy, the structure from which the policy is generated, and the extent to which the demands are met by the new structure
being implemented for this purpose. “Homeland Security” is a not a new concept, but it is being critically redefined. This new
definition is radically altering the demands which shape the policy process, as the agencies for such policy are re-structured to
meet the newly defined policy parameters. This, in turn, requires careful assessment to evaluate the ability of these new
policy-making processes to meet the demands of a public which is becoming aware of the multitude of threats which exist to
their security.
Yxx.xxxx Introduction to Strategic Intelligence (4 credits) The student will be introduced to the definitions and
concepts of intelligence and intelligence gathering. The student will learn how to apply intelligence to threat assessment and
vulnerability reduction planning.
Upon completion the student will be able to understand the roles and responsibilities of intelligence gatherers and analysts
and be able to define types and characteristics of intelligence. They will also be able to conduct a basic threat assessment on
a facility.
Yxx.xxxx Introduction to Emergency Management (4 credits) This course provides emergency preparedness
personnel with an overview of the skills needed at the community and state levels for emergency operations involving all
hazards. This class is appropriate for business and industry, firefighters, Emergency Managers, EMS, police and other
interested parties.
1. Discuss the historical context of emergency management
2. Define the integrated Emergency Management System
3. Discuss the emergency management cycles
4. Analyze natural and technological hazards and risk assessment
5. List the functions of an emergency management program
Yxx.xxxx Introduction to Business Continuity (4 credits) The course provides an analysis of the players involved;
coordination with governmental emergency management; legal requirements; employee disaster awareness and
preparedness; disaster mitigation and response; business resumption considerations and public policy considerations and
community outreach.
Yxx.xxxx Understanding Terrorism (4 credits) The course defines terrorism and discusses why politically motivated
acts of violence occur. The course explores the ideological forces behind terrorism, and provides an overview of terrorists
groups and their tactics of intimidation and fear. The course also highlights the effects of terrorism (examining weapons of
mass effect) and will explore what can be done to prevent terrorist attacks or respond more effectively. Attention focuses on
the history of counter-terrorism legislation, and the course will provide practical lessons (based on actual terrorist attacks) for
disaster managers and other related actors. The course helps students develop critical thinking and planning skills as they
relate to the management of terrorist events.
1. Terrorism and the nature of politically-motivated violence.
2. Ideas, ideology and political systems
3. The history of terrorism
4. The tactics of terrorists
5. The role of information
6. The history of terrorist legislation
7. Current counter terrorist organizations & other measures
8. Psychological warfare and use of weapons of mass effect
9. Preventing terrorism through mitigation & other measures
10. Preparing for, responding to and recovering from a terrorist attack
11. The future of terrorism and disaster management.
Yxx.xxxx Exercising & Maintaining a Plan (4 credits) Emergency managers have long realized the tremendous benefits
derived from simulating disasters and conducting exercises. This course will provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of
exercise requirements, planning, conduct, and critique. Emphasis will be placed upon realism. Realism is improved
dramatically through the proper use of moulage and props. Theatrical make-up and stage techniques will be stressed.
Yxx.xxxx Homeland Security Law & Policy (4 credits) Following the 9/11 attack one of the fastest growing areas of legal
inquiry has been national security law. This course, taught by the principal founder of the field, is a comprehensive
introduction, blending relevant international and national law. It begins with an overview of modern theory about the causes of
war including the “democratic peace”, “deterrence,” and “incentive theory”. The course also examines the historical
development of the international law of conflict management as well as several case studies including the Indochina War, the
"secret war" in Central America, the Gulf War, Kosovo, Afghanistan (the war on terror), and the Iraq War. It examines human
rights for contexts of violence, that is, the norms concerning the conduct of hostilities, i.e. jus in bello, providing an overview of
the protection of non-combatants and procedures for implementation and enforcement. It looks at war crimes and the
Nuremberg principles, and the new International Criminal Court as well as the Yugoslav and Rwanda tribunals. It briefly reviews
American Security Doctrine, then turns to the general issues of strategic stability and arms control, examining nuclear,
chemical and biological weapons and their effects, and arms control agreements. It examines the national institutional
framework for the control of national security, including the authority of Congress and the president to make national security
decisions, the war powers and constitutional issues in the debate on interpretation of the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. The
course then examines the national security process including the national command structure, and looks at secrecy, access to
information, and the classification system. It reviews intelligence and counterintelligence law, and ends with a review of
individual rights and accountability as they interface with national security.
Overview of the most important federal and state legislation bearing on emergency management in various types of disasters.
The student will be introduced to the rights guaranteed under the US Constitution and to the ethical application of homeland
security measures within the parameters of these rights. Students will learn about the constitutional tests that must be the
litmus test of laws, procedures and actions taken in defense of national security.
Yxx.xxxx ICS/NIMS/NRP (4 credits) The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the responsibilities of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with regard to
emergency management, and response to disaster. To achieve this goal the course examines programs within DHS & FEMA.
The process for requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration will also be examined. The workings of the Federal Response
Plan (FRP) and the Emergency Support Functions of other federal agencies are discussed. The student s are introduced to the
responsibilities of: disaster field offices; the federal coordinating offices; legislation governing the federal response to
disasters; the State’s role in the disaster application process; and the role of other partners in emergency management.
CONCENTRATION 16
Students select 16 credits from one of the following concentrations
Homeland Security 16
Yxx.xxxx Federal Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction (4 credits) This course gives a thorough overview of the
different types of biological, chemical, nuclear and weapons of mass destruction in existence today. The intelligence
preparation for vulnerability analyses from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons employment including low-level radiation,
depleted uranium, and toxic industrial chemical concerns are addressed. Vulnerability reduction measures that can be
implemented for protection are also discussed. Formats for conducting risk assessments and vulnerability analyses are
covered.
Yxx.xxxx Intelligence & Homeland Security (4 credits) This course examines threats, vulnerabilities, objectives,
strategy, instruments of national power, resources, and risks associated with ensuring homeland defense. Students will have
the opportunity to fully address and create policy, and discuss organizational and substantive issues regarding Homeland
Security intelligence support. An overview of diverse intelligence disciplines and how the Intelligence Community operates will
be discussed. Course emphasis will be on issues affecting policy, oversight and intelligence support to Homeland Security and
national decision-making.
The 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon and the ensuing War on Terror have
focused the nation's attention on homeland security. This course examines key questions and issues facing the U.S.
intelligence community and its role in homeland security and homeland defense. Students will have the opportunity to fully
address policy, organizational and substantive issues regarding homeland intelligence support. Course reference materials will
provide an overview of diverse intelligence disciplines and how the intelligence community operates. Course emphasis will be
on issues affecting policy, oversight, and intelligence support to homeland defense/security and national decision-making. The
2004 Intelligence Reform and Prevention of Terrorism Act is addressed and the course is shaped to focus on homeland
intelligence support issues at the State/Local/Tribal levels
Yxx.xxxx Public Health (4 credits) Description of the important health and management issues involved in crises and
emergencies presented for the non-medical disaster manager. The wide range of medical and health issues inherent to crises
and emergencies are described. Differentiation between natural and man-mediated outbreaks in the community (SARS,
influenza, smallpox, E. coli H-157, etc. Methods for integrating medical, public health and psychological processes into disaster
management programs are developed. Review of health systems implications of nuclear, biological, and chemical disasters
will be reviewed. There will be a distinction made between nuclear preparedness and preparedness for a radiological event such
as a radiological dispersal device (RDD). This course is designed to meet the need for a recognized curriculum in the Public the
phenomena of disasters and management of disaster impacts, as well as an understanding of the emergency medical services
system, currently in place in North America, which serve as a model for the developing systems worldwide.
Analytical and assessment skills are emphasized. The course focuses on expanding the link between the existing and
developing science of disasters and public health.
On a daily basis, public health professionals are faced with organizational planning, and direct and indirect health care
consequences that exceed any specific specialty and effect multiple populations. This course will provide an overview of the
general and specific impacts of nuclear, biological, and chemical disasters and emergency medical service systems within the
public health scope while identifying available technologies, management techniques and organizational aid that is available
to deal with this multifaceted problem.
Yxx.xxxx Chemical & Biological Defense (4 credits) This course gives a thorough overview of the different types of
biological, chemical, nuclear and weapons of mass destruction in existence today. The intelligence preparation for vulnerability
analyses from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons employment including low-level radiation, depleted uranium, and toxic
industrial chemical concerns are addressed. Vulnerability reduction measures that can be implemented for protection are also
discussed. Formats for conducting risk assessments and vulnerability analyses are covered.
Critical Infrastructure protection is one of the cornerstones of homeland security. While PDD-63 lists 8 sectors, the National
Strategy for Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Key Assets lists 11 sectors: Water, Power & Energy, Information &
Telecommunications, Chemical Industry, Transportation, Banking & Finance, Defense Industry, Postal & Shipping, Agriculture &
Food, Public Health, and Emergency Services. For the purposes of this course, we have divided these into levels with Water,
Power & Energy, and Information & Telecommunications forming the first - or foundational - level. Chemical Industry,
Transportation, and Banking & Finance are assigned level 2, and the remaining sectors are designated level 3 infrastructures.
These levels indicate dependencies - higher levels are dependent on lower levels. Thus we focus most attention on the most
fundamental critical infrastructures. This course develops a network theory of vulnerability analysis and risk assessment called
"model-based vulnerability analysis" used to extract the critical nodes from each sector, model the nodes' vulnerabilities by
representing them in the form of a fault-tree, and then applying fault and financial risk reduction techniques to derive the
optimal strategy for protection of each sector. At the completion of the course, students will be able to apply the model-based
vulnerability technique to any critical infrastructure within their multi-jurisdictional region, and derive optimal strategies and
draft policies for prevention of future terrorist attacks.
OR
Strategic Intelligence 16
Yxx.xxxx Intelligence & Homeland Security (4 credits) This course examines threats, vulnerabilities, objectives,
strategy, instruments of national power, resources, and risks associated with ensuring homeland defense. Students will have
the opportunity to fully address and create policy, and discuss organizational and substantive issues regarding Homeland
Security intelligence support. An overview of diverse intelligence disciplines and how the Intelligence Community operates will
be discussed. Course emphasis will be on issues affecting policy, oversight and intelligence support to Homeland Security and
national decision-making.
The 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon and the ensuing War on Terror have
focused the nation's attention on homeland security. This course examines key questions and issues facing the U.S.
intelligence community and its role in homeland security and homeland defense. Students will have the opportunity to fully
address policy, organizational and substantive issues regarding homeland intelligence support. Course reference materials will
provide an overview of diverse intelligence disciplines and how the intelligence community operates. Course emphasis will be
on issues affecting policy, oversight, and intelligence support to homeland defense/security and national decision-making. The
2004 Intelligence Reform and Prevention of Terrorism Act is addressed and the course is shaped to focus on homeland
intelligence support issues at the State/Local/Tribal levels
Yxx.xxxx Regional Threat Analysis (4 credits) Covers major issues and U.S. interests in key regions of the world. After
a review of global concerns, students will have a choice of focusing on particular regions or functional issue areas. Student
activities and evaluations may include individual and collective assignments to identify and assess U.S. interests and
strategies for particular regions or to determine U.S. policy responses to regional issues of global concern. The course builds
on the international relations, national security policy and strategy, and military strategy studies of previous courses to
emphasize both the content and process of strategic assessment. This course provides analysis of historical, current, and
future acts of foreign and domestic terrorism. The student will analyze the threat of terrorism on communities both nationally
and internationally. The student will also be exposed to weapons of mass destruction and develop response plans for
proactive and reactive incidents. Upon successful completion the student will receive certificates as a First Responder to a
Terrorist incident and First responder to a Terrorist Bombing.
Yxx.xxxx Counterintelligence (4 credits) This course addresses the issues of counterintelligence and counter-terrorism
(covert information modification and planned preemptive responses). This course will provide an explanation of these two
different tactical operational modalities. The interconnectivity of these two separate operational fields will be examined to
determine their structural relationship in combating an enemy threat. Additionally, this course will examine the geopolitical
utilization of these operational methodologies by U.S. domestic and foreign-based operatives providing security to U.S.
domestic security interests. Lastly, this course will examine the use of technology and human intelligence in their application
regarding counterintelligence.
This course examines threats, vulnerabilities, objectives, strategy, instruments of national power, resources, and risks
associated with ensuring homeland defense. Students will have the opportunity to fully address and create policy, and discuss
organizational and substantive issues regarding Homeland Security intelligence support. An overview of diverse intelligence
disciplines and how the Intelligence Community operates will be discussed. Course emphasis will be on issues affecting policy,
oversight and intelligence support to Homeland Security and national decision-making.
Yxx.xxxx Counterterrorism (4 credits) In depth investigation of terrorists, their targets and potential methods, and the
resultant implications for emergency management mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Explores terrorists and
their motives, vulnerability of critical infrastructure and other civilian targets, risk assessment and emergency management
interventions. Describes and critiques local, national and international resources and initiatives in this evolving modern
phenomenon.
OR
Emergency Management 16
Yxx.xxxx Disaster Mitigation & Preparedness (4 credits) Investigation of vulnerability and risk assessment and
management. Introduction to disaster recovery planning and concepts of organizational continuity. The role of private sector
in mitigation and recovery. Public/private partnerships in community reconstruction and recovery. Provides a look at the
prerequisites for preparedness planning, action plans and procedures, training issues and models, preparedness roles and
responsibilities, and the public awareness and warnings, as well as providing preparedness action plans and checklists. This
course provides an overview of management from a disaster and emergency standpoint, looking at issues such as program
planning, decision making, information management, program supervision, monitoring and control, personnel, and
leadership. Introduction to concepts and problems of crisis and disaster management. Defining crises, emergencies, and
disasters. Developing contingency plans. Organizing for responses, managing the response organization, managing in a
turbulent, high stress environment, crisis decision making and crisis communication.
Yxx.xxxx Disaster Response & Recovery (4 credits) The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the
responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) with regard to emergency management, and response to disaster. To achieve this goal the course examines programs
within DHS & FEMA. The process for requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration will also be examined. The workings of the
Federal Response Plan (FRP) and the Emergency Support Functions of other federal agencies are discussed. The student s
are introduced to the responsibilities of: disaster field offices; the federal coordinating offices; legislation governing the
federal response to disasters; the State’s role in the disaster application process; and the role of other partners in emergency
management.
Yxx.xxxx Public Health (4 credits) Description of the important health and management issues involved in crises and
emergencies presented for the non-medical disaster manager. The wide range of medical and health issues inherent to crises
and emergencies are described. Differentiation between natural and man-mediated outbreaks in the community (SARS,
influenza, smallpox, E. coli H-157, etc. Methods for integrating medical, public health and psychological processes into disaster
management programs are developed. Review of health systems implications of nuclear, biological, and chemical disasters
will be reviewed. There will be a distinction made between nuclear preparedness and preparedness for a radiological event such
as a radiological dispersal device (RDD). This course is designed to meet the need for a recognized curriculum in the Public
Health aspects of disaster care and organized emergency medical services systems. The course provides an understanding of
the phenomena of disasters and management of disaster impacts, as well as an understanding of the emergency medical
services system, currently in place in North America, which serve as a model for the developing systems worldwide.
Analytical and assessment skills are emphasized. The course focuses on expanding the link between the existing and
developing science of disasters and public health.
On a daily basis, public health professionals are faced with organizational planning, and direct and indirect health care
consequences that exceed any specific specialty and effect multiple populations. This course will provide an overview of the
general and specific impacts of nuclear, biological, and chemical disasters and emergency medical service systems within the
public health scope while identifying available technologies, management techniques and organizational aid that is available
to deal with this multifaceted problem.
Yxx.xxxx Psychology of Disaster (4 credits) This course is designed to equip the student with the preliminary
identification of special populations and their needs in a disaster. The class will examine these populations and will focus on
their demographics, their specific issues, and the current disaster response measures in place. Given the needs of these
populations the course will also examine a number of CBO’s (Community Based Organizations) or VOAD (Volunteer
Organizations Active in Disaster) established to assist these special populations. The class is designed with a preparedness
framework in mind but will address issues and problems specific to special needs populations in a post-disaster setting. Each
student is expected to develop a basic understanding of these groups and their particular issues as well as gain insight into a
number of community agencies that can assist these populations in preparedness and in relief/recovery. These groups and
topics will include, but are not limited to:
1. Special Populations: Political & Sociological Climate
2. Women & Children in disaster
3. Elderly and aging issues
4. People with disabilities
5. Race & Ethnicity
6. Immigrants & Refugees, Language barriers, etc.
7. Poverty & related social problems
8. Residential facilities, orphanages, schools, treatment centers
9. Red Cross & National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
This course is also intended for the new or less experienced Public Information Officer (PIO). It will emphasize the basic skills
and knowledge needed for emergency management public information activities. Topics include the role of the PIO in
emergency management, conducting awareness campaigns, news release writing, public speaking, and television interviews.
OR
Business Continuity 16
Yxx.xxxx Risk Assessment & Analysis (4 credits) "Natural Hazards have always been part of human history. But in the
modern world there is an increasing paradox between the outstanding achievements of science and medicine and the
continuing destruction associated with the extremes of nature. Science itself is not without hazard and has led to the
comparatively recent emergence of threats which arise from the misapplication and failure of technology. People and property
are now at risk not only from geophysical events, such as earth quakes and floods, but also from industrial explosions, the
release of toxic substances and major transport accidents." (Source: Environmental Hazards, Keith Smith 1992).
Risk managers have to manage risk in a meaningful manner. This requires that risk managers can function as intermediaries
between quantitative risk assessors and risk takers (e.g. the institution employing the risk manager or more general the
public). To that end it is important that risk managers have a common understanding of quantitative risk assessment
techniques and their limitations as well as a common understanding of risk communication and risk perception issues.
Yxx.xxxx Strategy & Planning for Business Continuity (4 credits) Large distributed network systems, electric power,
telecommunications and data, transportation, water and waste treatment, food distribution, housing and shelter, public health
and care systems, and finance and banking: all are foundations of complex modern societies.
Threats to these systems due to human, technological and natural causes are on the rise. They are receiving increasing
attention from civil and military leaders, since societies' dependence on such large and complex systems makes them
especially attractive targets for attack. Natural disasters, too, disrupt the sometimes fragile systems on which we depend for
economic growth, physical protection and social welfare. Research shows that the incidence, and cost, of natural disasters is
on the rise.
This newly perceived vulnerability has caused designing, operating, maintaining and protecting critical systems to take on a
new urgency. Technological complexity, rapid social and regulatory change, and globalization contribute to making the
protection of such systems potentially very difficult. Because of their importance to the overall task of governance of modern,
complex, technological societies, critical infrastructure policies and politics will be the focus of this new course.
Yxx.xxxx Cyber-Security (4 credits) This course is designed to provide an introduction to information assurance and
general security practices and covers multiple diverse topics related to information assurance and information security issues.
Yxx.xxxx Business Intelligence & Corporate Espionage (4 credits) This course is designed to provide an introduction to
digital forensics and forensic processes. Anyone interested in learning about digital forensics, including IT, network, system
administration, security, legal, and management personnel. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the
technologies and practices associated with Intrusion Detection Systems.
ELECTIVES IN CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION 16
Students select an additional 16 credits from other concentrations
or required critical infrastructure protection courses in consultation
with their advisor.
GRADUATION PROJECT 4
Students choose one option.
Yxx.xxxx Senior Project: Seminar (Critical Infrastructure 4
Protection)
Yxx.xxxx Senior Project: Internship (Critical Infrastructure 4
Protection)
Yxx.xxxx Introduction to Homeland Security (4 credits) In the wake of the events of September 11, 2001, this nation
has struggled to both re-write its understanding of “security” within its borders and to re-organize its resources committed to
maintaining that “security.” Out of these efforts has emerged not only a new Department of Homeland Security, built from
portions of more than a dozen other agencies and bureaus, but also a sense of insecurity in the American people. This course
is designed to explore both of these aspects: the revamping of the bureaucracy responsible for “homeland security,” and the
impact on the population of this sense of uncertainty within borders. We will examine the impact of these developments on
state and local resources committed to “security” in communities, evaluating the strengths – and weaknesses – of the new
“homeland security” efforts on the sub-national scale.
Since this is a policy-focused course, we will study three aspects of policy-making: the demands which created the need for
policy, the structure from which the policy is generated, and the extent to which the demands are met by the new structure
being implemented for this purpose. “Homeland Security” is a not a new concept, but it is being critically redefined. This new
definition is radically altering the demands which shape the policy process, as the agencies for such policy are re-structured to
meet the newly defined policy parameters. This, in turn, requires careful assessment to evaluate the ability of these new
policy-making processes to meet the demands of a public which is becoming aware of the multitude of threats which exist to
their security.
Yxx.xxxx Introduction to Strategic Intelligence (4 credits) The student will be introduced to the definitions and
concepts of intelligence and intelligence gathering. The student will learn how to apply intelligence to threat assessment and
vulnerability reduction planning.
Upon completion the student will be able to understand the roles and responsibilities of intelligence gatherers and analysts
and be able to define types and characteristics of intelligence. They will also be able to conduct a basic threat assessment on
a facility.
Yxx.xxxx Introduction to Emergency Management (4 credits) This course provides emergency preparedness
personnel with an overview of the skills needed at the community and state levels for emergency operations involving all
hazards. This class is appropriate for business and industry, firefighters, Emergency Managers, EMS, police and other
interested parties.
1. Discuss the historical context of emergency management
2. Define the integrated Emergency Management System
3. Discuss the emergency management cycles
4. Analyze natural and technological hazards and risk assessment
5. List the functions of an emergency management program
Yxx.xxxx Introduction to Business Continuity (4 credits) The course provides an analysis of the players involved;
coordination with governmental emergency management; legal requirements; employee disaster awareness and
preparedness; disaster mitigation and response; business resumption considerations and public policy considerations and
community outreach.
Yxx.xxxx Understanding Terrorism (4 credits) The course defines terrorism and discusses why politically motivated
acts of violence occur. The course explores the ideological forces behind terrorism, and provides an overview of terrorists
groups and their tactics of intimidation and fear. The course also highlights the effects of terrorism (examining weapons of
mass effect) and will explore what can be done to prevent terrorist attacks or respond more effectively. Attention focuses on
the history of counter-terrorism legislation, and the course will provide practical lessons (based on actual terrorist attacks) for
disaster managers and other related actors. The course helps students develop critical thinking and planning skills as they
relate to the management of terrorist events.
1. Terrorism and the nature of politically-motivated violence.
2. Ideas, ideology and political systems
3. The history of terrorism
4. The tactics of terrorists
5. The role of information
6. The history of terrorist legislation
7. Current counter terrorist organizations & other measures
8. Psychological warfare and use of weapons of mass effect
9. Preventing terrorism through mitigation & other measures
10. Preparing for, responding to and recovering from a terrorist attack
11. The future of terrorism and disaster management.
Yxx.xxxx Exercising & Maintaining a Plan (4 credits) Emergency managers have long realized the tremendous benefits
derived from simulating disasters and conducting exercises. This course will provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of
exercise requirements, planning, conduct, and critique. Emphasis will be placed upon realism. Realism is improved
dramatically through the proper use of moulage and props. Theatrical make-up and stage techniques will be stressed.
Yxx.xxxx Homeland Security Law & Policy (4 credits) Following the 9/11 attack one of the fastest growing areas of legal
inquiry has been national security law. This course, taught by the principal founder of the field, is a comprehensive
introduction, blending relevant international and national law. It begins with an overview of modern theory about the causes of
war including the “democratic peace”, “deterrence,” and “incentive theory”. The course also examines the historical
development of the international law of conflict management as well as several case studies including the Indochina War, the
"secret war" in Central America, the Gulf War, Kosovo, Afghanistan (the war on terror), and the Iraq War. It examines human
rights for contexts of violence, that is, the norms concerning the conduct of hostilities, i.e. jus in bello, providing an overview of
the protection of non-combatants and procedures for implementation and enforcement. It looks at war crimes and the
Nuremberg principles, and the new International Criminal Court as well as the Yugoslav and Rwanda tribunals. It briefly reviews
American Security Doctrine, then turns to the general issues of strategic stability and arms control, examining nuclear,
chemical and biological weapons and their effects, and arms control agreements. It examines the national institutional
framework for the control of national security, including the authority of Congress and the president to make national security
decisions, the war powers and constitutional issues in the debate on interpretation of the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. The
course then examines the national security process including the national command structure, and looks at secrecy, access to
information, and the classification system. It reviews intelligence and counterintelligence law, and ends with a review of
individual rights and accountability as they interface with national security.
Overview of the most important federal and state legislation bearing on emergency management in various types of disasters.
The student will be introduced to the rights guaranteed under the US Constitution and to the ethical application of homeland
security measures within the parameters of these rights. Students will learn about the constitutional tests that must be the
litmus test of laws, procedures and actions taken in defense of national security.
Yxx.xxxx ICS/NIMS/NRP (4 credits) The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the responsibilities of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with regard to
emergency management, and response to disaster. To achieve this goal the course examines programs within DHS & FEMA.
The process for requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration will also be examined. The workings of the Federal Response
Plan (FRP) and the Emergency Support Functions of other federal agencies are discussed. The student s are introduced to the
responsibilities of: disaster field offices; the federal coordinating offices; legislation governing the federal response to
disasters; the State’s role in the disaster application process; and the role of other partners in emergency management.
CONCENTRATION 16
Students select 16 credits from one of the following concentrations
Homeland Security 16
Yxx.xxxx Federal Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction (4 credits) This course gives a thorough overview of the
different types of biological, chemical, nuclear and weapons of mass destruction in existence today. The intelligence
preparation for vulnerability analyses from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons employment including low-level radiation,
depleted uranium, and toxic industrial chemical concerns are addressed. Vulnerability reduction measures that can be
implemented for protection are also discussed. Formats for conducting risk assessments and vulnerability analyses are
covered.
Yxx.xxxx Intelligence & Homeland Security (4 credits) This course examines threats, vulnerabilities, objectives,
strategy, instruments of national power, resources, and risks associated with ensuring homeland defense. Students will have
the opportunity to fully address and create policy, and discuss organizational and substantive issues regarding Homeland
Security intelligence support. An overview of diverse intelligence disciplines and how the Intelligence Community operates will
be discussed. Course emphasis will be on issues affecting policy, oversight and intelligence support to Homeland Security and
national decision-making.
The 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon and the ensuing War on Terror have
focused the nation's attention on homeland security. This course examines key questions and issues facing the U.S.
intelligence community and its role in homeland security and homeland defense. Students will have the opportunity to fully
address policy, organizational and substantive issues regarding homeland intelligence support. Course reference materials will
provide an overview of diverse intelligence disciplines and how the intelligence community operates. Course emphasis will be
on issues affecting policy, oversight, and intelligence support to homeland defense/security and national decision-making. The
2004 Intelligence Reform and Prevention of Terrorism Act is addressed and the course is shaped to focus on homeland
intelligence support issues at the State/Local/Tribal levels
Yxx.xxxx Public Health (4 credits) Description of the important health and management issues involved in crises and
emergencies presented for the non-medical disaster manager. The wide range of medical and health issues inherent to crises
and emergencies are described. Differentiation between natural and man-mediated outbreaks in the community (SARS,
influenza, smallpox, E. coli H-157, etc. Methods for integrating medical, public health and psychological processes into disaster
management programs are developed. Review of health systems implications of nuclear, biological, and chemical disasters
will be reviewed. There will be a distinction made between nuclear preparedness and preparedness for a radiological event such
as a radiological dispersal device (RDD). This course is designed to meet the need for a recognized curriculum in the Public the
phenomena of disasters and management of disaster impacts, as well as an understanding of the emergency medical services
system, currently in place in North America, which serve as a model for the developing systems worldwide.
Analytical and assessment skills are emphasized. The course focuses on expanding the link between the existing and
developing science of disasters and public health.
On a daily basis, public health professionals are faced with organizational planning, and direct and indirect health care
consequences that exceed any specific specialty and effect multiple populations. This course will provide an overview of the
general and specific impacts of nuclear, biological, and chemical disasters and emergency medical service systems within the
public health scope while identifying available technologies, management techniques and organizational aid that is available
to deal with this multifaceted problem.
Yxx.xxxx Chemical & Biological Defense (4 credits) This course gives a thorough overview of the different types of
biological, chemical, nuclear and weapons of mass destruction in existence today. The intelligence preparation for vulnerability
analyses from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons employment including low-level radiation, depleted uranium, and toxic
industrial chemical concerns are addressed. Vulnerability reduction measures that can be implemented for protection are also
discussed. Formats for conducting risk assessments and vulnerability analyses are covered.
Critical Infrastructure protection is one of the cornerstones of homeland security. While PDD-63 lists 8 sectors, the National
Strategy for Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Key Assets lists 11 sectors: Water, Power & Energy, Information &
Telecommunications, Chemical Industry, Transportation, Banking & Finance, Defense Industry, Postal & Shipping, Agriculture &
Food, Public Health, and Emergency Services. For the purposes of this course, we have divided these into levels with Water,
Power & Energy, and Information & Telecommunications forming the first - or foundational - level. Chemical Industry,
Transportation, and Banking & Finance are assigned level 2, and the remaining sectors are designated level 3 infrastructures.
These levels indicate dependencies - higher levels are dependent on lower levels. Thus we focus most attention on the most
fundamental critical infrastructures. This course develops a network theory of vulnerability analysis and risk assessment called
"model-based vulnerability analysis" used to extract the critical nodes from each sector, model the nodes' vulnerabilities by
representing them in the form of a fault-tree, and then applying fault and financial risk reduction techniques to derive the
optimal strategy for protection of each sector. At the completion of the course, students will be able to apply the model-based
vulnerability technique to any critical infrastructure within their multi-jurisdictional region, and derive optimal strategies and
draft policies for prevention of future terrorist attacks.
OR
Strategic Intelligence 16
Yxx.xxxx Intelligence & Homeland Security (4 credits) This course examines threats, vulnerabilities, objectives,
strategy, instruments of national power, resources, and risks associated with ensuring homeland defense. Students will have
the opportunity to fully address and create policy, and discuss organizational and substantive issues regarding Homeland
Security intelligence support. An overview of diverse intelligence disciplines and how the Intelligence Community operates will
be discussed. Course emphasis will be on issues affecting policy, oversight and intelligence support to Homeland Security and
national decision-making.
The 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon and the ensuing War on Terror have
focused the nation's attention on homeland security. This course examines key questions and issues facing the U.S.
intelligence community and its role in homeland security and homeland defense. Students will have the opportunity to fully
address policy, organizational and substantive issues regarding homeland intelligence support. Course reference materials will
provide an overview of diverse intelligence disciplines and how the intelligence community operates. Course emphasis will be
on issues affecting policy, oversight, and intelligence support to homeland defense/security and national decision-making. The
2004 Intelligence Reform and Prevention of Terrorism Act is addressed and the course is shaped to focus on homeland
intelligence support issues at the State/Local/Tribal levels
Yxx.xxxx Regional Threat Analysis (4 credits) Covers major issues and U.S. interests in key regions of the world. After
a review of global concerns, students will have a choice of focusing on particular regions or functional issue areas. Student
activities and evaluations may include individual and collective assignments to identify and assess U.S. interests and
strategies for particular regions or to determine U.S. policy responses to regional issues of global concern. The course builds
on the international relations, national security policy and strategy, and military strategy studies of previous courses to
emphasize both the content and process of strategic assessment. This course provides analysis of historical, current, and
future acts of foreign and domestic terrorism. The student will analyze the threat of terrorism on communities both nationally
and internationally. The student will also be exposed to weapons of mass destruction and develop response plans for
proactive and reactive incidents. Upon successful completion the student will receive certificates as a First Responder to a
Terrorist incident and First responder to a Terrorist Bombing.
Yxx.xxxx Counterintelligence (4 credits) This course addresses the issues of counterintelligence and counter-terrorism
(covert information modification and planned preemptive responses). This course will provide an explanation of these two
different tactical operational modalities. The interconnectivity of these two separate operational fields will be examined to
determine their structural relationship in combating an enemy threat. Additionally, this course will examine the geopolitical
utilization of these operational methodologies by U.S. domestic and foreign-based operatives providing security to U.S.
domestic security interests. Lastly, this course will examine the use of technology and human intelligence in their application
regarding counterintelligence.
This course examines threats, vulnerabilities, objectives, strategy, instruments of national power, resources, and risks
associated with ensuring homeland defense. Students will have the opportunity to fully address and create policy, and discuss
organizational and substantive issues regarding Homeland Security intelligence support. An overview of diverse intelligence
disciplines and how the Intelligence Community operates will be discussed. Course emphasis will be on issues affecting policy,
oversight and intelligence support to Homeland Security and national decision-making.
Yxx.xxxx Counterterrorism (4 credits) In depth investigation of terrorists, their targets and potential methods, and the
resultant implications for emergency management mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Explores terrorists and
their motives, vulnerability of critical infrastructure and other civilian targets, risk assessment and emergency management
interventions. Describes and critiques local, national and international resources and initiatives in this evolving modern
phenomenon.
OR
Emergency Management 16
Yxx.xxxx Disaster Mitigation & Preparedness (4 credits) Investigation of vulnerability and risk assessment and
management. Introduction to disaster recovery planning and concepts of organizational continuity. The role of private sector
in mitigation and recovery. Public/private partnerships in community reconstruction and recovery. Provides a look at the
prerequisites for preparedness planning, action plans and procedures, training issues and models, preparedness roles and
responsibilities, and the public awareness and warnings, as well as providing preparedness action plans and checklists. This
course provides an overview of management from a disaster and emergency standpoint, looking at issues such as program
planning, decision making, information management, program supervision, monitoring and control, personnel, and
leadership. Introduction to concepts and problems of crisis and disaster management. Defining crises, emergencies, and
disasters. Developing contingency plans. Organizing for responses, managing the response organization, managing in a
turbulent, high stress environment, crisis decision making and crisis communication.
Yxx.xxxx Disaster Response & Recovery (4 credits) The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the
responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) with regard to emergency management, and response to disaster. To achieve this goal the course examines programs
within DHS & FEMA. The process for requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration will also be examined. The workings of the
Federal Response Plan (FRP) and the Emergency Support Functions of other federal agencies are discussed. The student s
are introduced to the responsibilities of: disaster field offices; the federal coordinating offices; legislation governing the
federal response to disasters; the State’s role in the disaster application process; and the role of other partners in emergency
management.
Yxx.xxxx Public Health (4 credits) Description of the important health and management issues involved in crises and
emergencies presented for the non-medical disaster manager. The wide range of medical and health issues inherent to crises
and emergencies are described. Differentiation between natural and man-mediated outbreaks in the community (SARS,
influenza, smallpox, E. coli H-157, etc. Methods for integrating medical, public health and psychological processes into disaster
management programs are developed. Review of health systems implications of nuclear, biological, and chemical disasters
will be reviewed. There will be a distinction made between nuclear preparedness and preparedness for a radiological event such
as a radiological dispersal device (RDD). This course is designed to meet the need for a recognized curriculum in the Public
Health aspects of disaster care and organized emergency medical services systems. The course provides an understanding of
the phenomena of disasters and management of disaster impacts, as well as an understanding of the emergency medical
services system, currently in place in North America, which serve as a model for the developing systems worldwide.
Analytical and assessment skills are emphasized. The course focuses on expanding the link between the existing and
developing science of disasters and public health.
On a daily basis, public health professionals are faced with organizational planning, and direct and indirect health care
consequences that exceed any specific specialty and effect multiple populations. This course will provide an overview of the
general and specific impacts of nuclear, biological, and chemical disasters and emergency medical service systems within the
public health scope while identifying available technologies, management techniques and organizational aid that is available
to deal with this multifaceted problem.
Yxx.xxxx Psychology of Disaster (4 credits) This course is designed to equip the student with the preliminary
identification of special populations and their needs in a disaster. The class will examine these populations and will focus on
their demographics, their specific issues, and the current disaster response measures in place. Given the needs of these
populations the course will also examine a number of CBO’s (Community Based Organizations) or VOAD (Volunteer
Organizations Active in Disaster) established to assist these special populations. The class is designed with a preparedness
framework in mind but will address issues and problems specific to special needs populations in a post-disaster setting. Each
student is expected to develop a basic understanding of these groups and their particular issues as well as gain insight into a
number of community agencies that can assist these populations in preparedness and in relief/recovery. These groups and
topics will include, but are not limited to:
1. Special Populations: Political & Sociological Climate
2. Women & Children in disaster
3. Elderly and aging issues
4. People with disabilities
5. Race & Ethnicity
6. Immigrants & Refugees, Language barriers, etc.
7. Poverty & related social problems
8. Residential facilities, orphanages, schools, treatment centers
9. Red Cross & National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
This course is also intended for the new or less experienced Public Information Officer (PIO). It will emphasize the basic skills
and knowledge needed for emergency management public information activities. Topics include the role of the PIO in
emergency management, conducting awareness campaigns, news release writing, public speaking, and television interviews.
OR
Business Continuity 16
Yxx.xxxx Risk Assessment & Analysis (4 credits) "Natural Hazards have always been part of human history. But in the
modern world there is an increasing paradox between the outstanding achievements of science and medicine and the
continuing destruction associated with the extremes of nature. Science itself is not without hazard and has led to the
comparatively recent emergence of threats which arise from the misapplication and failure of technology. People and property
are now at risk not only from geophysical events, such as earth quakes and floods, but also from industrial explosions, the
release of toxic substances and major transport accidents." (Source: Environmental Hazards, Keith Smith 1992).
Risk managers have to manage risk in a meaningful manner. This requires that risk managers can function as intermediaries
between quantitative risk assessors and risk takers (e.g. the institution employing the risk manager or more general the
public). To that end it is important that risk managers have a common understanding of quantitative risk assessment
techniques and their limitations as well as a common understanding of risk communication and risk perception issues.
Yxx.xxxx Strategy & Planning for Business Continuity (4 credits) Large distributed network systems, electric power,
telecommunications and data, transportation, water and waste treatment, food distribution, housing and shelter, public health
and care systems, and finance and banking: all are foundations of complex modern societies.
Threats to these systems due to human, technological and natural causes are on the rise. They are receiving increasing
attention from civil and military leaders, since societies' dependence on such large and complex systems makes them
especially attractive targets for attack. Natural disasters, too, disrupt the sometimes fragile systems on which we depend for
economic growth, physical protection and social welfare. Research shows that the incidence, and cost, of natural disasters is
on the rise.
This newly perceived vulnerability has caused designing, operating, maintaining and protecting critical systems to take on a
new urgency. Technological complexity, rapid social and regulatory change, and globalization contribute to making the
protection of such systems potentially very difficult. Because of their importance to the overall task of governance of modern,
complex, technological societies, critical infrastructure policies and politics will be the focus of this new course.
Yxx.xxxx Cyber-Security (4 credits) This course is designed to provide an introduction to information assurance and
general security practices and covers multiple diverse topics related to information assurance and information security issues.
Yxx.xxxx Business Intelligence & Corporate Espionage (4 credits) This course is designed to provide an introduction to
digital forensics and forensic processes. Anyone interested in learning about digital forensics, including IT, network, system
administration, security, legal, and management personnel. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the
technologies and practices associated with Intrusion Detection Systems.
ELECTIVES IN CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION 16
Students select an additional 16 credits from other concentrations
or required critical infrastructure protection courses in consultation
with their advisor.
GRADUATION PROJECT 4
Students choose one option.
Yxx.xxxx Senior Project: Seminar (Critical Infrastructure 4
Protection)
Yxx.xxxx Senior Project: Internship (Critical Infrastructure 4
Protection)
| submitted to NYU SCPS McGhee Division on December 29, 2006 by Dr. Mick Maurer. (This is a 140 page document in the format required by the NY State Regents for new degree review.) And 15 faculty have been identified and recruited:
Currently (August 3, 2007) the Dean of NYU SCPS has yet to approve the next stage of development. |
This would be an all online/distance technology course. The
Paul McGhee Division within the School of Continuing and
Professional Studies was created especially for adult students
who want to go back to college and earn their degrees.
Paul McGhee Division within the School of Continuing and
Professional Studies was created especially for adult students
who want to go back to college and earn their degrees.
New York University
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Paul McGhee Division
Bachelor of Science in Critical Infrastructure Protection
Proposed Curriculum Chart
128-30 Credits
Course # Course Title Credits
CORE CURRICULUM 32-34
Writing 8-10
Students are required to take Writing Workshop I and Writing
Workshop II in their first year of study.
Y20.7502 Writing Workshop I 4
Y20.7503 Writing Workshop II 4
The following course may be required based on writing
placement assessment.
Y20.7501 Intensive Writing 2
Critical Thinking 4
Y20.6401 Critical Thinking 4
Quantitative Reasoning 4
Students will take one of the following courses based on math
placement assessment.
Y10.1105 Mathematical Reasoning OR 4
Y10.1101 Math I AND 2
Y10.1141 Math II OR 2
Y10.1171 Precalculus 4
International Perspectives 16
Students take each of the following four courses. Students are required
to take Y20.6605/International Relations prior to Y26.6601/Comparative
Political Systems
Y20.3215 Biology of Hunger & Population 4
Y26.6601 Comparative Political Systems 4
Y20.6605 International Relations 4
Y29.6602 Modern Political Thought 4
Liberal Arts Electives 16
Students select an additional 16 credits in Liberal Arts in consultation
with their advisor.
Required Courses 24
Students are required to take the following 24 credits.
Y27.6624 Organizational Theory for Government 4
& Public Relations
Y10.0955 Political and Government Public Relations 4
Y20.6604 American Politics 4
Y10.0341 Introduction to Microeconomic 4
Y10.0301 Introduction to Macroeconomics 4
Y17.6474 Contemporary Ethical Issues 4
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Paul McGhee Division
Bachelor of Science in Critical Infrastructure Protection
Proposed Curriculum Chart
128-30 Credits
Course # Course Title Credits
CORE CURRICULUM 32-34
Writing 8-10
Students are required to take Writing Workshop I and Writing
Workshop II in their first year of study.
Y20.7502 Writing Workshop I 4
Y20.7503 Writing Workshop II 4
The following course may be required based on writing
placement assessment.
Y20.7501 Intensive Writing 2
Critical Thinking 4
Y20.6401 Critical Thinking 4
Quantitative Reasoning 4
Students will take one of the following courses based on math
placement assessment.
Y10.1105 Mathematical Reasoning OR 4
Y10.1101 Math I AND 2
Y10.1141 Math II OR 2
Y10.1171 Precalculus 4
International Perspectives 16
Students take each of the following four courses. Students are required
to take Y20.6605/International Relations prior to Y26.6601/Comparative
Political Systems
Y20.3215 Biology of Hunger & Population 4
Y26.6601 Comparative Political Systems 4
Y20.6605 International Relations 4
Y29.6602 Modern Political Thought 4
Liberal Arts Electives 16
Students select an additional 16 credits in Liberal Arts in consultation
with their advisor.
Required Courses 24
Students are required to take the following 24 credits.
Y27.6624 Organizational Theory for Government 4
& Public Relations
Y10.0955 Political and Government Public Relations 4
Y20.6604 American Politics 4
Y10.0341 Introduction to Microeconomic 4
Y10.0301 Introduction to Macroeconomics 4
Y17.6474 Contemporary Ethical Issues 4
