National Security and Public Policy

Catalog description

US national security is pursued within the bounds of a public policy process. This 3-hour course introduces students to the theory and practice of public policy and its application to US national security policy and management. First, the course will examine theories of public policy, including their intellectual development over time, as well as models of the current policy process. Second, the course will examine national security management by looking at the roles of pertinent institutions from the president, military establishment, and intelligence agencies to Congress and the courts. Finally, the course will examine national security decision-making theories and review significant legislation such as the National Security Act of 1947, War Powers Resolution of 1973, and USA Patriot Act of 2001. Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Seminar-Small Group,Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.