BNS 101
Introduction to National Security ZTC Zero Textbook Cost
Excelsior University · UGRD · Fall 2026
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This interdisciplinary class introduces the theory and practice of national security policymaking in the United States. It addresses many facets of national security, including the evolution of U.S. national interests and national security practices over time, the agencies and individuals that carry out key national security roles, and debates about the place of the United States in the world today. It also examines specific facets of U.S. national security strategy, including alliances, wars, diplomacy, economics, and soft power (culture, ideas, and values). The class combines theoretical approaches with hands-on opportunities to analyze contemporary national security threats and challenges. View Sample Syllabus
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