Security Analysis and Briefing

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Description: The purpose of this course is to provide students with the basic tools used by intelligence analysis. In the course, we will discuss the psychology of intelligence, how to nurture analytical creativity, methods of intelligence analysis, and ways that analysts present their findings to the consumer. We will also engage in several exercises involving both hypothetical and real-world problems that will allow you to develop your critical thinking skills. Finally, we will create an intelligence product that brings together all the skills learned in the course. May not be used for degree credit with POLS 4023 .