BNS307 Intelligence in National Security
Description
This course focuses on the United States Intelligence Community and the processes to collect, analyze, and disseminate intelligence to national security policymakers. Students examine what intelligence is, the development of the Intelligence Community agencies, and the role each agency contributes to national security. Application of critical thinking is used to determine the methodology of conducing intelligence in a democracy in order to define what the Intelligence Community can, or cannot do. This course will benefit students interested in national security, military studies, international relations, and political science.
Prerequisites
This course does not require any prerequisites.
Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)
To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost course, all instructional materials must be provided at no cost. These may include Open Educational Resources (OERs), free materials, or library resources.
Sections
| Term Dates | Term & Duration | Format |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 to June 28, 2026 | Summer I - 8 Week | Online |
| August 31, 2026 to October 25, 2026 | Fall I - 8 Week | Online |