Offered in the first semester of the program, this course will establish a foundation for the five missions of the DHS: counterterrorism, immigration enforcement, border security, cybersecurity, and emergency management. Students will be provided an in-depth examination and evidence-based approach to the complex and critical role of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its partners. The course structure will examine contemporary criminal justice and emergency management organizations and how they will work with the DHS in developing policies on national security and emergency response management.

CSIS is constantly working to engage with diverse actors and issues that present security threats in the twenty-first century. This research is led by the International Security Program, the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, and the Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy and includes collaboration with the CSIS regional programs.

To improve the safety, resilience, and well-being of our communities and to improve government and non-governmental organization responses to chronic and emergent public safety threats and incidents.