HSEM 3101 - Border Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Prerequisite: HSEM 1100. The protection of the homeland against the threat of transnational crime and terrorism requires security procedures for the movement of persons and goods across our borders. This course will examine the policies and actions by the U.S. and other countries in dealing with border security, immigration issues, and customs enforcement. The course will also examine the related agencies, systems, and technologies for border control and security, with special attention paid to the three agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that are responsible for the enforcement of federal laws governing border control, customs and immigration, and visa: Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). 3 credits.