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Nov 05, 2026
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HSPS 206 - Intelligence Analysis and Security Management
PREREQUISITES: HSPS 101 - Introduction to Homeland Security .
PROGRAM: Homeland Security/Public Safety
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2014
This course examines intelligence analysis and its indispensable relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks, man-made disasters, and natural disasters. It also explores vulnerabilities of our national defense and private sectors, as well as the threats posed to these institutions by terrorists, man-made disasters, and natural disasters. Students will discuss substantive issues regarding intelligence support of homeland security measures implemented by the United States and explore how the intelligence community operates.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate operational knowledge of intelligence gathering and analysis pertinent to homeland security and other threats facing government and private sectors.
- Outline basic intelligence policies and functions of the United States Government.
- Articulate the meaning and purpose for the Intelligence Reform & Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.
- Evaluate the dependability and reliability of source information.
- Enumerate specific methods and/or techniques for obtaining intelligence, synthesizing it, and analyzing it.
- Test and challenge intelligence in light of critical judgment and evidentiary analysis.
- Implement basic intelligence gathering techniques and analysis.
- Using various forms of intelligence, apply sound reasoning, formulate predictions, and forecast terrorist activities.
- Describe the foundation and goals for security.
- Identify, describe, and analyze threats to national and international safety and security.
- Apply ethical and professional behaviors to intelligence gathering and operations.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Intelligence analysis
- Security management
- Terrorist attacks
- Man-made disasters
- Natural disasters
- Vulnerabilities
- Intelligence community
- Homeland security measures
- National defense
- Private sectors
- Intelligence community
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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