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SOS-4400 Terrorism


This course provides an overview of the roots of state and non-state sponsored terrorism. You will gain an appreciation for the sensitive nature of defining terrorism and analyze the roles of politics, religion, and ideology. You will explore the impact of terrorism on society and the roles it plays in insurgency, civil war, and organized crime. Further, you will analyze the evolving relationship between terrorism and technology as well as ways to combat terrorism and promote homeland security. Finally, you will look to identify and predict future trends in terrorism.

Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory course in social sciences.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (SOS-4400-OL):
Feb 2026,  Mar 2026,  Apr 2026,  May 2026,  Jun 2026,  Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027


Credits: 3

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