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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the evolution and dynamics of contemporary terrorism and political violence, particularly as it pertains to the activities of the global Salafist movement. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of U.S. counterterrorism policy and U.S. intelligence efforts to identify and track terrorist threats around the world. Attention will also be given to collection and analytical issues associated with monitoring, penetrating, and ultimately countering terrorist cells and networks. Prerequisite: INSS 3302 with a grade of "C" or better (may be taken concurrently).
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the development and contemporary use of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high explosive weapons and their means of delivery. Special emphasis will be placed on U.S. intelligence efforts to identify and track proliferation threats around the world. Attention will also be given to collection and analytical issues associated with this critical national security issue. Prerequisite: INSS 3302 with a grade of ?C? or better (may be taken concurrently).
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the evolution of U.S. counterintelligence (C.I.) organization and operations. The course will focus upon basic definitions, actors, objectives, and requirements. Special emphasis will then be placed on selected foreign intelligence services that represent a potential threat to U.S. national security. Attention will also be given to the security threat posed by non-state actors to U.S. government personnel, property, and activities. The course will also explore national C.I. policy and assess the need for reform of U.S. domestic intelligence and C.I. efforts more broadly. Prerequisite: INSS 3302 with a grade of ?C? or better (may be taken concurrently.
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3.00 Credits
Intelligence Collection and Analysis (3-0)
This course will introduce and examine the most commonly used collection methods and analytical techniques of the intelligence agencies. Particular attention will be paid to the technical means of collection and psychology of analysis and analytical errors. Students will also practice several specific styles of analytical writing. Prerequisite: INSS 3302 with a grade of ?C? or better (may be taken concurrently with INSS 4301). Restricted to juniors and seniors.
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3.00 Credits
This course will address particularized intelligence and national security issues in depth. Examples of issues that may be investigated are intelligence failures, specific modes of intelligence activity (such as electronic intelligence) or the operational activities of a particular intelligence or national security agency. This course may also be used to provide credit for Model NATO or Model Arab Nations programs, in support of study in foreign venues under the Intelligence Community Scholar program, or cross-listing with other course offerings at the undergraduate level. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of skills, values, and behaviors that contribute to success within the profession. Skills to be developed may include professional report writing, presentations, project management, and others. Discussions of values and behaviors may include such matters as ethics and professionalism among others. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
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3.00 Credits
Practical internship experience with a governmental agency, selected in consultation with the INSS program advisor. The experience consists of at least twenty hours of work per week under close supervision by the agency and the program advisor. A substantive paper, project, or verification of ample agency production is required. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
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1.00 Credits
This course will address particularized intelligence and national security issues in depth. Examples of issues that may be investigated are intelligence failures, specific modes of intelligence activity (such as electronic intelligence), or the operational activities of a particular intelligence or national security agency. It may also be used to provide credit for Model NATO or Model Arab programs, in support of study in foreign venues under the Intelligence Community Scholar program, or cross-listing with other course offerings at the graduate level. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of six hours credit.
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2.00 Credits
This course will address particularized intelligence and national security issues in depth. Examples of issues that may be investigated are intelligence failures, specific modes of intelligence activity (such as electronic intelligence), or the operational activities of a particular intelligence or national security agency. It may also be used to provide credit for Model NATO or Model Arab programs, in support of study in foreign venues under the Intelligence Community Scholar program, or cross-listing with other course offerings at the graduate level. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of six hours credit.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this graduate course is to present a historical survey of the development of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). From the National Security Act of 1947 to the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, this course will chronicle the political, bureaucratic, and operational expansion of the IC. The creation and growth of various IC members, including the CIA, NSA, NRO, DIA, and NGA, will be examined. Special focus will be given to issues of coordination, management, and leadership of the IC. The purpose will be to understand the role of intelligence in contemporary American political life and its central place in our country's quest for security. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
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