Law 796:  Counter-Terrorism Law & Policy

In the years since the September 11, 2001 attacks, the problem of terrorism has become one of the most important issues facing the international community.  This course will consider the history and causes of terrorism, the challenges that terrorism poses for law enforcement, and the effects of anti-terrorism activities on human rights and civil liberties.

Sequence and Prerequisites: None

Evaluation: Grades in the course will be based on your participation in class and on the final exam. Grades will be assigned based on the following: Take-home final exam: 50%; and Class Participation: 50%.