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Course No: CRIM.6690-031; SIS Class Nbr: 14603; SIS Term: 3510
Course Status: Open
Course Description
This course examines the formulation and implementation of U.S. national strategies for combating terrorism, protecting critical infrastructure, and preventing the proliferation of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons or materials that could be used by terrorists. Students will develop an understanding of the structure and operations of key federal agencies, state and local fusion centers, and examine the political, legal, moral and ethical issues of countering modern terrorism threats.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: CRIM.571 (CRIM 5490) Domestic Terrorism and Violence Extremism, or CRIM.572 (CRIM 5710) Comparative Terrorism and Counterterrorism. or Permission of Instructor.
- Core Codes: SS
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: James Forest
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2025 Fall: Sep 03 to Dec 20
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $1830
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
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