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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SST 201 - Global Risk: Assessing and Managing Transnational Threats


This course addresses contemporary global security risks to states, societies, and individuals and associated risk management strategies. Students are introduced to key concepts and theory and method of risk management. The various threats are analyzed for their causes, nature, and implications for the international community and US Homeland Security. Students learn about the various domestic and international bodies responsible for responding to security threats.  The risk management strategies associated with each type of security threat will be critically assessed for their comprehensiveness, feasibility, and practical application. Satisfies the Global Issues General Education Requirement.

(Cr: 3)