CJS 2093 - Terrorist and Extremist Groups

1. Introduction of small group methods and theory
2. Identity as an individual and group member
3. Discussion of groups that have participated in terrorism, i.e. ELF, KKK. Aryan Nation, Al-Qaeda, domestic militias, etc.
4. Extremism and ideology related to group process
5. Group process of motivation, performance and belief systems
6. Group process of social influence
7. Group processes of formation and development
8. Group processes of structure and leadership
9. Introduction of conflict as a social process
10. Legal Issues for terrorism in the criminal justice system
11. Patterns for change and effects of terrorist activity
12. Patterns of domestic and international group involvement in terrorism
13. Policy and training Issues for terrorism related to Homeland Security
14. Social networks in group analysis
15. Social production of group symbols and identification

1. demonstrate knowledge of the development of terrorism in society and its current issues.
2. describe the ethical considerations for the study of high profile groups
3. apply knowledge related to risk indicators and threat assessment
4. apply knowledge of the history of social dynamics of extremist and terrorist groups.
5. demonstrate knowledge of methods for studying groups
6. demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical explanations of group processes
7. evaluate important research findings on terrorist and extremist groups
8. analyze the dynamics of an observed group
9. code social behavior

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