Course Details
Course Code: IRLS602 Course ID: 4934 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
Introduction to Global Security addresses the complex global security environment. Focus is placed on the role that actors in the global environment play in the formulation and implementation of international, bilateral, and state policy, norms, and practice related to security issues of global scope and concern. The course also addresses the impact of these security related concerns in the global environment on domestic and international security. (Prerequisite: SSGS500)
Prerequisites
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/20 - 04/30/21 | 05/03/21 - 06/27/21 | Spring 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 01/25/21 - 07/02/21 | 07/05/21 - 08/29/21 | Summer 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 03/29/21 - 09/03/21 | 09/06/21 - 10/31/21 | Summer 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 05/21/21 - 10/29/21 | 11/01/21 - 12/26/21 | Fall 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
* Analyze the academic and professional practice of global security.
* Synthesize the major theories, approaches, and concepts relevant to the global security discipline.
* Analyze complex issues and challenges related to the global security discipline.
* Critique the ideas, beliefs, language, culture, psychology and decision making of actors in the global environment.
* Apply theories, approaches, and concepts to real-world examples related to global security.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forum Discussions | 30.00 % |
| Week 2 Forum | 6.00 % |
| Week 4 Forum | 6.00 % |
| Week 5 Forum | 6.00 % |
| Week 6 Forum | 6.00 % |
| Week 7 Forum | 6.00 % |
| Video Presentation | 30.00 % |
| Video Presentation | 30.00 % |
| White Paper | 40.00 % |
| White Paper on Terrorism | 40.00 % |
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve.* |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |