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A minor in homeland security and emergency preparedness consists of 18 credits. Students are required to take the following:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HSEP 101 | Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness | 3 |
| HSEP 301/POLI 367 | Terrorism | 3 |
| HSEP 302 | Emergency Planning and Response | 3 |
| HSEP 314 | Principles of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| Select any 300- or 400-level HSEP course. | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |