National Security Studies (NSST)

NSST275
Introduction to National Security

Prerequisites: POLS 160

Description: Topics ranging from terrorism and international organized crime to environmental degradation and post-conflict reconstruction. Introduces each topic through both a theoretical and empirical lens, helping understand what is happening in the world and why.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:3

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NSST360
Weapons of Mass Destruction

Description: Examination of the scientific and technological details of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons and potentially massive disruptive effects of cyber-attack and electromagnetic events. Topics include: history and proliferation of weapons, political will and 'red lines', applicable treaties and disarmament agreements involved in deterrence and WMD counterproliferation.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL/SPR

Credit Hours:3

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NSST375
Writing and Briefing for the National Security Enterprise

Description: Write clearly, concisely, and convincingly across a range of formats common in the national security enterprise. Orally present complex subjects clearly, succinctly and with authority.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:3

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NSST376
Analysis for the National Security Establishment

Description: Overview of the analytic process, along with various tools students can use to approach problems and generate and test hypotheses. Presented in three sections: Approaching Problems, Hypothesis Vetting, and Specific Tools.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded with Option

Credit Hours:3

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NSST390
Seminar in National Security

Prerequisites: NSST Minor

Description: Speaker based seminar course on national security, topics vary

Course details
Credit Hours:1-3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1-3

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NSST391
Special Topics in National Security

Description: National Security Topics. Topics Vary

Course details
Credit Hours:1-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1-6

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NSST397
Professional Practice

Description: Independent or team research guided by a professor. The topic must be in national security and engagement from an outside partner in industry or government is preferred.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:9
Grading Option:Graded
Experiential Learning:Case/Project-Based Learning

Credit Hours:1-3

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NSST475
Threats and Solutions to Global Security in the 21st Century

Prerequisites: National Security Studies Minor.

Capstone course for all senior National Security Studies minors.

Description: Focus on simulations of threats to national security and challenge problems to reach solutions.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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