Describe the world events and resulting legislation that led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Identify the mission and vision statements for DHS; describe the mission sets that support these statements.
Identify the 22 agencies that were combined to create DHS; describe their historical missions, employee populations and budgets.
Describe the agencies that were abolished, combined or created to form DHS.
Describe the mission focus and key contributions of the major DHS components. This includes, but is not limited to:
Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
U.S. Secret Service (USSS)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Identify current key leaders for DHS and its core components.
Describe and discuss major controversies and inter-governmental conflicts arising from the creation of DHS.
Describe and apply the concepts of prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery as they pertain to crisis management.
Work Place Objectives
Develop the ability to match mission requirement with the proper DHS component.
Articulate key characteristics that pertain to major DHS mission sets.
Competently discuss DHS approaches in responding to various homeland crises (including man-made and natural disasters).
Develop problem-solving skills by evaluating current events impacting the various DHS missions.
Write effectively using the APA format.
Create and present a topical PowerPoint presentation.
Course Description Covers the history, creation, legislative background and operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Explores the agencies that currently comprise the Department and describes their roles and responsibilities. Provides students with an opportunity to explore the future of Homeland Security and develop ideas leveraging advances in science and technology as basis for improvement of the Homeland Security mission set. Credits: 3