Introduction to Peace and Security Studies.

Catalog description

Gateway course to the study of Peace, War and Defense. Students apply prominent theories about peace and war to past conflicts and current cases studies. They also explore national security threats such as terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and cybersecurity, with a focus on strategies to mitigate these risks. During the semester, students participate in an international security simulation and write a policy brief suggesting policy solutions to a current national security dilemma.