2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CJ 226 Criminal Justice Response to Terrorism (5 credits)



Course Description
A course designed to familiarize students with the basics of terrorism, the history, laws and recent issues and criminal justice responses to terrorism in the 21st Century.

Student Outcomes
1. Describe domestic and international threats to US security.
2. Explain the difference between terrorism and disasters.
3. Create a personal/household disaster plan and kit.
4. Analyze an aspect of terrorism legislation, including its strengths/weaknesses.
5. Identify and utilize local/state/federal resources, programs and community disaster plans.
6. Examine individual biases regarding who is and who is not perceived to be a ‘terrorist’.



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