CCJ 322 Examining Terrorism

This course introduces students to the phenomena of terrorism and extremism. Emphasis will be placed on extremism as a foundation for terrorist behavior, types of terrorism, and how governments and law enforcement agencies respond to terrorism. In light of terrorist incidents in Oklahoma City and on September 11, 2001, as well as domestic hate crimes, the course will also weave a thread of extremist literature and perspectives throughout the semester. Prerequisite: CCJ 101 or permission of instructor.

3 credit hours