HLS 530 - Graduate Research in Homeland Security

The purpose of this course is to provide graduate students an introductory-level understanding of the research methodologies, theoretical models, and problem-solving skills that government personnel or those employed in a homeland security-related field are likely to encounter during their careers. This course explores the practices and modalities of quality research as students are introduced to an array of qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Students learn how to conduct case study and policy analysis research. Students also learn a number of effective problem-solving techniques, how to write about numbers, and how to display data in research or presentations.

Credits: 3