Welcome to Homeland Security

PUBPL 201 is an undergraduate course which focuses on providing a broad overview of the world of “homeland security.” This course includes a historical narrative of how the United States dealt with internal matters pre-9/11 as well as provides a contemporary approach to an “all-hazards” effort to threat mitigation. The goal of this course is to provide the student with a solid foundation of the generally accepted body of knowledge required of the homeland security professional.

Lesson Readings & Activities

One of the most important documents you will be using throughout the semester is the course syllabus, which outlines your readings and activities for each lesson and identifies the due date for each assignment. Keep your course syllabus handy, as you will refer to it many times during the course of your weekly activities.

By the end of this lesson, make sure you have completed the readings and activities found in the Course Schedule.