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Thomas Aylesworth
Adjunct Faculty -
Jeffrey Dade
Adjunct Faculty -
Maeve Dion
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR -
Anthony Schilling
LECTURER -
Sonic Woytonik
LECTURER
Terrorism Studies (Minor)
Terrorism Studies (Minor)

The interdisciplinary terrorism studies minor gives students a holistic view of the subject of terrorism, our relations with the international community, and the policies put in place to address common goals of security, economic stability, and human rights
What is terrorism studies?
The discipline of terrorism is a fluid topic. Terrorism has existed for hundreds of years. Yet since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, terrorism has become the top priority of U.S. national and homeland security, including the intelligence community, the DOD, FBI, CIA, DHS and State Department. Additionally, acts of terrorism have continued to challenge the national security interest of not only the United States, but also its allies. To combat the threats of terrorism, much has been done and continues to be addressed in the domestic and international arenas. The terrorism studies minor is both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, exploring phenomena primarily through one disciplinary lens as well as weaving together different disciplinary perspectives.
Why study terrorism studies at UNH Manchester?
Fusing principles from homeland security, global studies, political science and history, the terrorism studies minor gives students a holistic view of the subject of terrorism. It examines our relations with the international community, and the policies put in place to address common goals of security, economic stability and human rights. Students will learn about global and domestic politics and of the origins, ideologies and goals of terrorist groups, strengthening their understanding of foreign policy. From Russia’s conflict with Chechen rebels to Al Qaeda and Boko Haram in Middle Eastern and African countries, students will explore the international, political, ideological and cultural issues that shape this dangerous phenomenon.
Potential career areas
- Corporate security
- Critical infrastructure protection
- Cybersecurity and information security
- Emergency management
- Environmental security
- Forensics
- Intelligence community
- Law enforcement (local/state/federal)
- Law school or legal support functions
- Military service
- National security policy/analysis
- Risk management
Contact
Melinda Negron-Gonzales
Curriculum & Requirements
The discipline of terrorism is a fluid topic. Terrorism has existed for hundreds of years. Yet since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, terrorism has become the top priority of US national and homeland security including the Intelligence Community, the DOD, FBI, CIA, DHS, and State Department. Additionally, acts of terrorism have continued to challenge the national security interest of not only the United States, but of all her allies. To combat the threats of terrorism, much has been done, and continues to be addressed in the domestic and international arenas. The United States has taken drastic measures to create new laws and enhance existing ones to attempt to ensure terrorist attacks don’t reach the US. Other nations have experienced their own issues with terrorism, whether it is Russia’s conflict with Chechen Rebels, Columbia’s war with FARC, or the effects on Mid East and African countries at the hand of Al Qaeda, al Shabaab, or Boko Haram. The development of asymmetric tactics by terrorists and insurgencies worldwide affect governments, infrastructure, and world peace.
The terrorism studies minor is both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, which means that some courses will explore phenomena primarily through one disciplinary lens whereas others will weave together different disciplinary perspectives.
The terrorism studies minor requires students to complete five courses (20 credits). All five courses applied to the terrorism studies minor must be completed with a minimum grade of C- and an overall GPA of 2.0. Students must take at least three 500-level or above courses to complete the minor. Transfer students may transfer up to two courses, subject to the approval of the Homeland Security program coordinator. Courses taken on a pass/fail basis may not be used for the minor. No more than eight credits to satisfy major requirements may be used in the minor.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required courses | ||
HLS 505 | Political Violence and Terrorism | 4 |
HLS 555 | Comparative Homeland Security Systems | 4 |
HLS 650 | Intelligence Systems and Structures in Homeland Security | 4 |
Select two of the following: | 8 | |
GCHS 710 | Conflict & Human Security | |
GCHS 730 | Good Governance & Human Security | |
HLS 665 | Bioterrorism, Biosecurity, and Biodefense | |
HIST 600 | Explorations 1 | |
HUMA 730 | Special Studies (Justice, Violence and Society) | |
POLT 403 | United States in World Affairs | |
POLT 502 | State and Local Government | |
POLT 507 | Politics of Crime and Justice | |
POLT 548 | Drug Wars | |
POLT 765 | Security Intelligence Study | |
PS 500 | Wicked Problems: Puzzles in Public Policy | |
PS 507 | Justice, Law and Politics | |
Total Credits | 20 |
1 | Explorations course title must be: War and Political Violence in the Modern West or Justice, Violence, and Society |
For more information about the Terrorism Studies minor on either campus, contact James Ramsay, Homeland Security program coordinator and minor supervisor, at james.ramsay@unh.edu or Melinda Negron-Gonzales, Global Conflict & Human Security graduate program coordinator, at melinda.negron@unh.edu.