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Associate of Arts in Counter Terrorism Studies
The Associate of Arts in Counter Terrorism Studies explores the origins and motivations for terrorism, and terrorist strategy and tactics. Terrorism presents real challenges to government and national security communities due to the many different domestic and international terrorist groups, each with their own leadership, motivations, political objectives, and tactics. The fact that these groups continue to evolve and mature in their capability means even greater challenges lay ahead for the U.S. military and government agencies involved in combating terrorism and in ensuring national security.
This online associate degree program offers you a greater understanding of the complexities of this field. Courses in this program are taught by highly credentialed and experienced instructors, many who hold key positions in government agencies or other intelligence organizations.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Explore the theory and history of terrorism and political violence.
- Identify different domestic and international terrorist groups, their leadership, and their tactics.
- Recognize the motivations of terrorist leaders and their followers.
- Determine the evolving nature of domestic and international terrorism.
- Define government agencies involved in combating terrorism and in ensuring homeland security.
- Describe countermeasures available to U.S. agencies fighting terrorism.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
24
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Elective Requirements
6
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (24 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
24
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Elective Requirements (6 semester hours)
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Select any courses comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not already taken to fulfill requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements
6
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Total Semester Hours
6
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.