Awareness of and knowledge about terrorism and counter-terrorism are increasingly essential in a variety of public and private sector organizations. Students in this minor will gain knowledge in competing ideologies that give rise to terrorism, coercive techniques in international affairs, global security management, and key aspects of American security policy. In addition to a core understanding of terrorism, the focus on a specific area of geographic or strategic interest will meet the market needs for individuals with substantive area knowledge. This minor program is available to students from varied disciplines to enhance their capability to address the threat of terrorism and understand how it might impact their own field.
Minor Requirements
- A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required in all courses counting towards the minor.
- At least 15 hours used in the minor must be taken at UCF.
- Internships, independent study and substitute courses/new courses are allowed at the director's discretion (for a maximum of 3 credit hours).
- No more than 3 credit hours may overlap with any other major or minor. (Note: The myKnight Audit cannot capture overlapping courses between two or more programs; therefore, students should have their program reviewed by the School before filing for graduation.)
Prerequisite Courses
- Students must satisfy each course's prerequisites before enrolling in the class.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
6 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- DSC4012 - Terrorism (3)
- INR4084 - Politics of International Terrorism (3)
Restricted Electives
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
Government and Social Responses to Terrorism- Course substitutions are possible with prior approval by the program advisor
- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- CCJ4076 - Crime Intelligence and Investigative Support Analysis (3)
- CCJ4195 - Interviews & Interrogations in CJ (3)
- CCJ4644 - White Collar Crime (3)
- CJE4694 - Cybercrime and the Criminal Justice System (3)
- COM4416 - Terrorism and Communication (3)
- DSC4013 - Homeland Security and Criminal Justice (3)
- INR4102 - American Foreign Policy (3)
- INR4114 - American Security Policy (3)
- INR4335 - Coercion in International Politics (3)
- INR4363 - Intelligence Analysis and Reporting (3)
- POS4407 - The Intelligence Community (3)
- INR4764 - Cyberwarfare Policy (3)
Context of Terrorism- Course substitutions are possible with prior approval by the program advisor
- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- ASH3222 - Islam and Its Empires (3)
- ASH3223 - The Modern Middle East (3)
- CPO3057 - Contemporary Revolution and Political Violence (3)
- CPO3403 - Politics of the Middle East (3)
- CPO4400 - Kurdish Politics: Identity, Violence, and Democracy (3)
- CPO4643 - Government and Politics of Russia (3)
- EUH3124 - The Crusades (3)
- EUH4576 - History of Russia in the 20th Century (3)
- INR4084H - Honors Politics of International Terrorism (3)
- INR4074 - Immigration Policy (3)
- INR4243 - International Politics of Latin America (3)
- INR4274 - International Politics of the Middle East (3)
- POS3234 - Protest in American Politics (3)
- POS4206 - Political Psychology (3)
- REL2300 - World Religions (3)
- REL3363 - Islam (3)
- SYP4536 - Gangs and Society (3)
Grand Total Credits: 18
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 18