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Reflection: Theoretical Framework

Conceptualization is an integral part of scientific research because the concepts may change over time and can be defined differently in various contexts or in different locations/countries. Also, perceptions may be different than the original definitions of a term. In our context of homeland security, having a theoretical knowledge about the security and safety-related terms, where "homeland security" comes from in the U.S. context, and how it differs from the other concepts (i.e., civil security, human security, national security) is important so everyone is on the same page.

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Homeland Security Program Overview

This degree is not limited to security or homeland. Homeland security is a broad discipline that covers a variety of topics you will see in the core courses. Particular strengths of the BSH program are its 100 percent job placement for graduates, its offering of unique research focus internships, for example, DHS, NORAD or NORTHCOM its listing as the top online Homeland Security bachelor's program in the nation from best colleges and its works towards national accreditation by CAEMHSE. See this course is an introduction to the Homeland Security Program.

It will provide you with a bird's eye view of the Homeland Security discipline by showing its scope, history, main topics and emerging issues. Why is information security all forms of securing information important? You will see the relevance of the topic at a personal and professional level hacktivists, criminals and spies all around us in the cyber world. Are you protecting yourself and your organization from these threats? The setting matters. You'll have a critical lens on the protection of facilities, properties and workplaces after this course, resumes, covers, interviews. How are they important? Here from top professionals and experts who hire Homeland Security graduates, they will share their personal journeys, job experiences and hiring or recruiting processes with you. Civil defense, disaster management, risk management, hazard management, emergency services.

All of these are fundamentals of emergency management. This course will cover human response to extreme events, local, state and federal responses and the reorganization of the emergency management approach after Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy. What makes critical infrastructure critical? Expand your horizons in this course. OK, we are not necessarily preparing to be lawyers or paralegals. So let us look at legal reforms related to the topics you have learned in the Homeland Security program. Terrorists have different motivations, strategies and goals. Sometimes these strategies accomplish the intended goals. For example, the 1983 terrorist attack against the U.S. Marines in Lebanon resulted in the withdrawal of the U.S. soldiers from the country.

So terrorism may have the power to persuade governments and countries this course digs into it. There are operational successes and there are intelligence failures. Have you examined the events leading to 9/11? What was the role of intelligence? What or who will be the potential domestic and international threats to the US? Let us use the intelligence cycle to examine previous and future issues. Having a secure environment allows us the opportunity to gain security in almost every part of our lives, fiscally, socially and politically. When our environment is at risk, all our securities are equally at risk. Thus, environmental security is something we face at every level of governance individual, local, regional, state, interstate and global. This course will allow you to explore the power and responsibility state and local governments have to influence environmental security within and beyond their citizenry. Success is 20 percent skills and 80 percent strategy. How can you plan and decide appropriately in this course you will find the right models, work in teams on real scenarios, be ready for strategic planning and more such as economic analysis and public safety budgeting. Learn about emergency security threats in Europe.

Yes, you can get credit for this course in the summertime by having firsthand information from the experts at NATO, the U.N., the World Bank and other important headquarters. And of course, have fun. Check out the Study Abroad program. Do you know what almost 40 percent of DHS budget goes to? Can we simply solve the illegal border issues while some thought it was possible and took meaningful steps, to stop unauthorized entrances at the US Mexico border, the number of Border Patrol agents on the border has more than quadrupled since 1995. Then what happened? Unauthorized entrances increased. Why?

You'll learn about this and more. Be ready for perspectives about immigration you are not aware of. Enlightening and enjoyable are two of the most frequently used terms by the students who take this course. Exercise and practice. Improve your response to different situations. It is true in life as well as in response to security threats. This course will provide you with preparedness, part of emergencies through exercise, design and development. Yes, you did it. You successfully completed all homeland security courses. All you need now is a real experience. This is why we have a capstone course work with real clients to solve their problems or support or develop their systems. Some of your peers had these Capstone's with the War Criminal Center under DHS, thanks to Embry- Riddle's agreement with them.

Question:

Write a reflection paper about "homeland security" and security-related concepts.

• What are some of your takeaways from the resources about "homeland security" and security-related concepts?
• What is a good definition of homeland security? Make a conceptual work and provide rationales for your definition. Create your own definition by thinking about your readings. Also, explain the steps you took to reach a good definition.
• To make a good definition, what should be the ideal approach? (Should you list all risks/threats or focus on reducing risks or having a safety and services approach?)
• What would you include? (For example, have you included what Homeland Security "have to do" to reduce threats/risks to the nation? Should you broaden the concept by adding issues that affect Americans' well-being and health?)
• When you think about the main domains and responsibilities in homeland security, which organizations (governmental, nongovernmental, whole community) could address these responsibilities? Please explain.