U.S. Intelligence Theory and Practice

Catalog description

Examines the U.S. Intelligence Community and its role in national security. It analyzes the intelligence cycle and critiques to the U.S. cycle. Students are introduced to intelligence theory and practice overall, and how the U.S. utilizes intelligence within its national security apparatus. Furthermore, there is comparative analysis with other nation-state intelligence systems. It also compares the organization and activities of foreign intelligence agencies with the U.S. model. The course provides students with an overview of the United States Intelligence Community (IC), its significant role within the U.S. government, and how intelligence informs and shapes U.S. policy. Students are also expected to understand the role of the analyst in the policy-making process. Importantly, students are exposed to intelligence theory within the academic literature. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal (A, B, C, D, F) Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Seminar Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.