This course focuses on threat assessment and risk management processes and risk strategies and policies within homeland security. Moreover, this course addresses issues related to an understanding of key terms and incidents and the development of practical plans for providing emergency services before, during, and after natural, technological, and terror-induced hazards. The course provides an analysis of contemporary homeland security issues related to risk, risk mitigation, and key social-psychological concepts. Students will gain an understanding of social class, community, and complex organizations as they use risk assessments to address safety and security concerns.