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?

Terrorism has existed for hundreds of years. Yet since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, terrorism has become a 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 continue to challenge the national security interests of not only the United States but many other states. To combat the threats of terrorism, much has been done in the domestic and international arenas. The terrorism studies minor draws from different academic disciplines to give you a broad understanding of this phenomenon and how states may counter terrorist threats. 

Why study terrorism studies at UNH Manchester?

Integrating insights 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 foreign relations as well as domestic policies. Students will learn about the origins, ideologies and goals of militant groups around the world and throughout history. 

Potential career areas

National security
Critical infrastructure protection
Emergency management
Forensics
Intelligence
Law enforcement (local/state/federal)
Law or legal support functions
Military service
Risk management

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Terrorism is often a top priority of US national and homeland security agencies such as the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, FBI, CIA, Department of Homeland Security, and State Department. The terrorism studies minor explores the causes, dynamics, and prevention of violent extremism at home and abroad. Courses explore different types of violent extremism and the range of counterterrorism strategies used in the US and other countries. Courses offer both a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary perspective. This means that some courses will explore phenomena primarily through one disciplinary lens whereas others will weave together different disciplinary perspectives.

For more information about the Terrorism Studies minor on either campus, contact Melinda Negron-Gonzales, minor supervisor and Global Conflict & Human Security graduate program coordinator.

The terrorism studies minor requires students to complete five courses (18-20 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. Students in accelerated Global Conflict and Human Security master’s programs may use up to six credits of 800-level courses.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required courses
HLS 505	Political Violence and Terrorism	4
HLS 555	Comparative Homeland Security Systems	4
HLS 650	Topics in National Security Intelligence	4
Select two of the following:		6-8
GCHS 710/810	Conflict & Human Security
GCHS 730/830	International Development & 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		18-20