Wednesday, February 19, 2014

UMD Pushes Forward with Global Terrorism Minor

Headline: UMD Pushes Forward with Global Terrorism Minor

SUBHEAD 1: START, the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, was founded in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security after the Sept. 11 attacks.

  • Basis for program and funding
  • *INTERVIEW ABOUT MOTIVATION BEHIND PROGRAM*


SUBHEAD 2: Through curricular and experiential learning, the program helps train students to be national security scholars and practitioners.

  • Global terrorism classes required
  • *INTERVIEW ABOUT TYPES OF CLASSES OFFERED* 
  • Fearless ideas program -- countering violence extremism (Spring 13 addition) 


SUBHEAD 3: The students are required to participate in experiential education opportunities through a flagship internship program.


  • Sarah Fishering is the research transition manager
  • Discuss some of the internship opportunities

William Braniff, Executive Director of START

I could post this barcode to Facebook or post it to Twitter and write, "Want to learn more about the University of Maryland Global Terrorism Minor?"

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