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  • INTL 407: World Conflicts

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The world of the 21st century is one in which hatred, instability, and violent political conflict remain all too common. This course will introduce students to an analysis and understanding of recent, current, and possible near future violent conflicts in the world, including the political, historical, and social forces behind them, as well as indicators and warnings that may help forecast such events. Prereg: INTL 101 and INTL 302 Course Objectives 1. Acquire a deeper knowledge of the major events and issues in global politics that resulted in recent or current wars or military interventions or may result in them in the near future 2. Acquire a deeper knowledge of the states and groups involved in current or potential violent conflicts around the world, including their social and political motivations, diplomatic relations, and economic and military power 3. Better understand the impact of conflicts in the world on the U.S. and any U.S. national interests involved in such conflicts 4. Engage in critical thinking by using case study analysis to compare and contrast recent, current, and near conflicts and military interventions
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  • INTL 408: Generations of Warfare

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Throughout most of the 20th century, national security analysts and practitioners focused on the causes and methods of war between nation-states. However, since 1945, the majority of wars have been between states and non-state polictical actors (civil wars, insurrections, insurgencies, terrorist groups, etc), a development which has come to be known as "fourth generation warfare". This course examines the different "generations" of warfare, including the causes, conduct, and conclusion of such wars and how they affect U.S. national security. Prereq: INTL 102 and 102. Course Objections 1) Understand the historical generations of warfare and their general characteristics. 2) Possess a comprehensive knowledge of the causes, catalysts, and conduct of 4th generation warfare. 3) Better understand the tough choices policy makers face when they contemplate or undertake military intervention. 4) Indentify strategies and operational concepts for dealing with such conflicts or interventions. 5) Be able to critically anaylyze historical case studies and apply lessons learned to current and future cases.
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  • INTL 409: Intelligence Case Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course will analyze significant de-classified intelligence cases, both military and non-military in nature. It will examine each selected case to evaluate the perceived necessity for the action and the ultimate outcome of the action(s). It also will analyze if policy and perceptions at the time of case initiation were flawed or accurately determined. Course Objectives (1) Identify a specific intelligence case and understand why it was undertaken. (2) Determine if the case information and necessity were merited. (3) Evaluate the impact of the case on U.S. interest and national security. (4) Evaluate how the case could have been handled or implemented differently.
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  • INTL 410: The President's Daily Brief

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course is designed to prepare Intelligence students to combine their subject knowledge, analytical abilities, and communications skill to prepare documents for use in the Intelligence Community, including Presidential Daily Briefs and the five basic types of Intelligence reports; basic information, current reports, evaluative assessments, estimative reports, and warning assessments. Additionally, students will hone their speaking skills by delivering oral briefs for a variety of target audiences. Course Objectives (1)Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between Intelligence reports and other types of writing. (2) Evaluate and explain the five types of Intelligence reports. (3) Apply research and analytic techniques to produce all five of the basic types of Intelligence reports . (4) Create polished, concise Presidential Daily Briefs. (5) Analyze, revise and edit a variety of Intelligence documents. (6) Deliver concise, professional oral briefs from memory.
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  • INTL 411: Threat Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course analyzes a wide range and variety of current and near future threats to US national security and international security. It also introduces students to important specific concepts and methods of intelligence analysis. Students will develop a comprehensive knowledge of threat analysis. Pre re: INTL 101 and 102 Course Objectives 1) Better understand analytical techinques used by the Intelligence Community. 2) Use critical thinking to overcome biases and psychological barriers to good analysis. 3) Be able to understand, identify, and explain the concept of national interests. 4) Understand the role of threat analyses in national security planning. 5) Identify and understand major national and international security threats, their origins, nature, and the major actors involved.
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  • INTL 415: Intelligence Internship II

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Experiential component approved by the department in a local or national agency focusing upon security and intelligence. Methods of evaluation include periodic reports, journals and an-site evaluations. Course Objectives (1) Describe how their assigned agency operates to achieve its mission statement. (2) Define the mission of their assigned agency. (3) Evaluate the efficiency of their assigned agency with respect to national security operations. (4) Project how their agency may evolve to better achieve its goals.
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  • JAZ 101: Supplemental Jazz I - B.A.

    1.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Introductory Jazz. Develops a basic understanding of jazz dance techniques; styles include classical, contemporary, and musical theatre jazz. Emphasis on proper alignment, placement and coordination. Prerequisite: BA dance major, non-jazz concentration. Course Objectives (1) Recognize basic jazz dance vocabulary and movement. (2) Recognize and identify an awareness of proper alignment. (3) Recognize the importance of core strength and flexibility. (4) Identify individual technical strengths and weaknesses. (5) Identify coordinational skills.
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  • JAZ 102: Supplemental Jazz II

    2.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Develops a basic understanding of jazz dance techniques on a low to intermediate level. Styles include classical, contemporary, and musical theatre jazz. Emphasis on proper alignment, placement and coordination. Prerequisites: JAZ 101. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Continue to define jazz dance technique and vocabulary. (2) Continue to define strength and flexibility exercises. (3) Apply correct alignment to exercises and all movement. (4) Expound on more intricate coordination skills.
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  • JAZ 111: Jazz I

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Introductory Jazz. Develops a basic understanding of jazz dance techniques; styles include classical, contemporary, and musical theatre jazz. Emphasis on proper alignment, placement and coordination. Prerequisite: Freshmen dance major; audition. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Recognize basic jazz dance vocabulary and movement. (2) Recognize and identify an awareness of proper alignment. (3) Recognize the importance of core strength and flexibility. (4) Identify individual technical strengths and weaknesses. (5) Identify coordinational skills.
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  • JAZ 121: Jazz II

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Develops a basic understanding of jazz dance techniques on a low to intermediate level. Styles include classical, contemporary, and musical theatre jazz. Emphasis on proper alignment, placement and coordination. Prerequisite: JAZ 111. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Continue to define jazz dance technique and vocabulary. (2) Continue to define strength and flexibility exercises. (3) Apply correct alignment to exercises and all movement. (4) Expound on more intricate coordination skills.
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