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Bachelors

Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies

“I’ve been able to play an integral role in training and developing our department's Anti-terrorism Unit, and have no doubt that my degree from Henley-Putnam has helped me achieve this goal.”

-Benjamin Mansur, Patrol Officer and Bomb Technician

Bachelor’s of Science in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies

When a student earns a counter terrorism degree online through Henley-Putnam, s/he is introduced to the basic concepts of terrorist techniques, counter terrorism studies and strategy, and counter terrorism training. Instructors emphasize the importance of understanding religious extremism, terrorism history, and counter terrorism policy throughout counter terrorism studies courses. Henley-Putnam counter terrorism degrees provide training in counterterrorism research, threat management, and counterterrorist techniques, focusing on analytical rigor, contingency planning, and proactive security measures.

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Program Outcomes

Graduates of this degree in counter terrorism program will be able to:

  • Display a detailed knowledge of current terrorist organizations and ideologies, their methods, targets, support structures, and motives
  • Conduct basic counterintelligence operations
  • Conduct basic counterterrorism operations
  • Plan and set up appropriate intelligence collection programs
  • Analyze and evaluate collected intelligence to identify terrorist threats
  • Develop, evaluate, and refine contingency planning for terrorist attacks
  • Show an understanding of consequence management