CJ 4050 - Terrorism

This course will explore the motivations and mechanisms of domestic and international terrorism. It will identify the underlying reasons why America is a target for terrorists as it compares and contrasts various domestic and international terrorists and their respective ideologies. The course will review the origins of modern terrorism, religion and terror, categories of terrorism, and differences between terrorism and other serious crimes. Included will be an exploration of various definitions of terrorism, including the influences of religion, ethnic, and geographical distinctions. Finally, this course will examine the ideological basis and characteristics of international terrorist organizations. This will include differentiating and comparing the recruiting and financial support mechanisms of various international terrorist organizations, and evaluating their relative strengths and weaknesses.

Credit Hours: 3

Term Offered: Fall

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