Homeland Security: Defining Directives, Organization and Policies

Course Description:

The Department of Homeland Security leverages resources within federal, state, and local governments. It coordinates the transition of multiple agencies and programs into a single, integrated agency focused on protecting the American people and their homeland. The mission of the department is to prevent terrorist attacks, reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism; and minimize the damage and assist in the recovery from terrorist attacks that occur within the United States.

This training will enhance participant’s knowledge of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security by providing an in-depth evaluation of the objectives, policies and structural components of the department.  

Target Audience

Academic Faculty/Staff, Federal Government Employees, State Government Employees, Local Government Employees, Non-Government Employees and Students

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the evolution of the Department of Homeland Security
  • Define the mission of the Department of Homeland Security 
  • Identify the organizational structure of the Department of Homeland Security
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Participation/CE
    Tulane Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) awards 1.00 hour(s) of credit for completing Homeland Security: Defining Directives, Organization and Policies
Course opens: 
10/20/2021
Course expires: 
01/01/2040
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Instructor:

William Lyerly

William H. Lyerly, Jr.
Director of International Affairs
Office of the Chief Medical Officer

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Participation/CE
    Tulane Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) awards 1.00 hour(s) of credit for completing Homeland Security: Defining Directives, Organization and Policies

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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System Settings 
This course is designed to work most effectively if your computer and internet connection meet certain minimal requirements. This course can be accessed using a Windows 10 PC or a Mac with High Sierra1, Mojave, or Catalina. Pop-up blockers should be disabled when viewing the course. Internet Explorer 11 (for Windows 10), or the current version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari (for Windows 10 and or Mac) is required. Many of our courses require Java and JavaScript enabled. 

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Internet Connection Speed 
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