Frameworks for higher education in Homeland Security / Committee on Educational Paradigms for Homeland Security, National Research Council of the National Academies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Educational Paradigms for Homeland Security.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher--Aims and objectives--United States.

Education, Higher.

Terrorism.

National security.

Adult education.

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (78 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This report explores whether there are core pedagogical and skill-based homeland security program needs; examines current and proposed education programs focusing on various aspects of homeland security; comments on the possible parallels between homeland security, area studies, international relations, and science policy, as developed or emerging academic thrusts; and suggests potential curricula needs, particularly those that involve interdisciplinary aspects. The report concentrates almost exclusively on coursework-related offerings, primarily at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Contents:

Introduction

What is Homeland Security?

What is the role of the higher education community in homeland security?

Parallels between Homeland Security and area studies, international relations, and science policy

Current and proposed educational programs in Homeland Security. Appendices include: Committee member biographies

Workshop agenda

Workshop speaker biographies

Workshop participants

Organizations offering Homeland Security education and outreach programs.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786612084126

9780309165532

0309165539

9781282084124

1282084127

9780309545112

0309545110

OCLC:

923274743