INTL 406 - Misinformation/Psych Operations

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY

Description:

This course examines the type of methods employed by intelligence agencies to affect desired political outcomes and policies of foreign nations, which are favorable to U.S. interest and sovereignty. It examines the difference between overt and covert non-military psychological operations designed to achieve the desired results and possible blow back from such operations. Course Objectives (1) Describe covert and overt psychological operations; how they are implemented, funded and put into action. (2) Examine the problems that can arise when psychological operations are implemented. (3) Evaluate the necessity for misinformation and psychological operations. (4) Explain what misinformation is; how it can be applied and evaluated for effectiveness.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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