| 6240 |
Political Violence and Terrorism (3) |
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The evolution of terrorism and politically motivated violence. Shifts in the operational tactics of guerrilla, terrorist, and insurgent groups and rogue states. Approaches to the formulation of counterterrorist strategies. |
| 6241 |
Globalization of Threats and International Security (3) |
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The conduct of national and international threat assessment. The various international legal and strategic options available to public safety agencies. |
| 6242 |
Security and Civil Liberties (3) |
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Issues that arise as states attempt to reconcile the maintenance of civil liberties and human rights with the control of crime, prevention of terrorism, and protection of its citizens. |
| 6243 |
Intelligence and Strategic Analysis (3) |
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The structure and components of the intelligence and law enforcement communities. International intelligence cooperation. Analysis of counterterrorism policies and strategies at the international, national, and regional levels. |
| 6244 |
Information Systems Protection (3) |
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The various types of cyber crime and the vulnerability of government computer systems and information networks. Mitigation strategies for the protection of information and computer systems. |
| 6245 |
Cyber Security Law and Policy (3) |
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Current and emerging legal concerns regarding cyber regulation. Applicability of existing law and policy to cyber investigation practices. |
| 6246 |
Cyber Intelligence and Strategic Analysis (3) |
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Application of the intelligence cycle to cyber threats. Threat assessment and development of watches. Recommendations in accordance with existing law and policy. |
| 6247 |
Cyber Defense Strategies (3) |
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Deterrence strategy and control theory in the context of cyber defense. Formulation of effective defense scenarios and strategies to counter cyber attacks. |
| 6248 |
Introduction to Cyber Conflict (3) |
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Innovative warfare concepts and doctrine relating to cyber security. Strategies to deceive, confine, and neutralize cyber offenders. |
| 6250 |
Strategic Planning and Budgeting (3) |
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The adaptation of strategic planning and performance measures beyond budgeting for the requirements of government agencies that deal with long-term security issues. |
| 6251 |
Interagency Cooperation (3) |
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Cooperation initiatives across agencies through mutual assistance agreements and regional, national, and international structures. Issues of technology interoperability and legal and interorganizational challenges. |
| 6252 |
Emergency Management and Crisis Communication (3) |
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Basic principles of emergency planning, including development of an across-the-board response plan involving all levels of government and the private sector. Strategies for ensuring that communication channels are open and secure during a crisis situation. |
| 6253 |
Managing the Politics of Leadership (3) |
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An in-depth look at the role of power and influence in organizations. Case studies demonstrate the necessity of mobilizing the political support and resources needed to implement objectives. |
| 6254 |
Strategic Change Leadership (3) |
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The challenges, techniques, burdens, and successes associated with initiating and implementing change within an organization. The process of organizational change from multiple theoretical vantages. |
| 6260 |
Methods of Analysis in Security (3) |
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Methods and problems of data collection in security fields, with emphasis on analytical design, instrument utilization, sampling, and measurement. |
| 6270 |
Capstone Project (3) |
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Development of a research project integrating theoretical and analytic perspectives applied to improving organizational effectiveness in public safety agencies. |
