POLI 377
National Security Affairs
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
American national security affairs, including American grand strategy and topics such as nuclear weapons and cybersecurity.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
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3
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3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will write a Policy Position Paper
Title
Faith and Political Analysis
Learning Outcome
Throughout the course, students will integrate moral perspectives on American national security policy with secular perspectives thereof
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Students will be familiar with the primary institutions and processes of American national security policy making
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the evolution of American national security policy since WWII, especially since 9/11
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Students will understand Security Studies
Title
Faith and Political Analysis
Learning Outcome
Be able to articulate principles of faith in political analysis.
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.
