SS464 is one of two mandatory courses for students pursuing West
Point's minor in terrorism studies. Students gain a solid
intellectual foundation to think critically and creatively about
America’s efforts to prevent terrorist attacks within the United
States, reduce our vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the
damage and recover from attacks that may occur.
Updated: 7 Feb 07
Since its founding in February
2003, the Combating Terrorism
Center has been actively involved in supporting the Global
War on Terror through education, outreach, and policy analysis.
28 Apr 06:
Guidance for final paper posted under "Graded
Requirements." Also, note the adjustment in
point allocations for the course on the graded
requirements page.
Studying terrorism requires an interdisciplinary approach, and the nation needs
knowledgeable leaders in the discipline from both humanities and science
backgrounds. Cadets pursuing West Point's minor in terrorism studies follow one
of two tracks - the Strategic Track, or the Regional/Cultural Track - and may
choose from an extensive, flexible, interdisciplinary list of possible
electives, thus designing their program to complement their other coursework.
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A
variety of Advanced Individual Academic Development (AIAD) opportunities with federal, state, or local homeland security agencies are available for SS464 students. In summer 2005, students interned with the Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, and the FBI's Terrorist Screening Center.
