College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Graduate Catalog

238 protected. How these two elements are balanced and shaped by the needs of the day will be examined by focusing on the historical development of this interaction, as well as the modern intersection by looking at readings in history, law and politics. NSAM 5020 – International Law and Institutions This course introduces students to the sources of international law, treaty and custom, and explains how the International Court of Justice at The Hague as well as American courts work with international rules in deciding cases. It considers the operation of the United Nations in creating international norms and in handling international disputes. This course covers as well bases of international criminal jurisdiction, state recognition, sovereign immunity as well as state responsibility. After considering the critical and fundamental concepts in the field, the course will explore a few interesting transnational problems relating to security issues, namely controlling piracy, preventing human smuggling, and stopping terrorism. Odd Year Winter. NSAM 5030 – American Government and Domestic Security This course is examination of the domestic national security state. It will explore the ways that concerns over domestic security have shaped the actions of American government and conversely, the ways that the structures of American Government have shaped our responses to domestic security concerns. Even Year Winter NSAM 5040 – Cyber Conflict and Statecraft This seminar introduces the concept of international conflict in cyber space and the related statecraft involved in addressing American national security affairs while sustaining international relationships. This course examines the history of American cybersecurity, vulnerabilities to past attacks, and attempts to interdict and mitigate damage inflicted by future attacks on the national cyber system. Additionally, through examination of multiple international cyber conflicts a view of this component of the changing nature of modern warfare helps to illuminate the varied issues facing federal, state, and critical infrastructure operators across the country. On all these topics, this course emphasizes both theoretical and practical issues that will further the student's knowledge of Americas cyber vulnerability and the potential employment of cyber weapons in future conflicts. Every Year Winter NSAM 5500 Directed Readings in Media and Public Policy This course examines specific aspects of the media and the role it plays in influencing and being influenced by public policy. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. NSAM 5502 – Directed Readings in National Security Affairs This course examines specific aspects of national security affairs. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. NSAM 5507 – Directed Readings in Public Policy This course examines specific aspects of public policy. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. NSAM 5510 – Survey Issues in Criminal Justice This survey course will review the historical context, theory, policy making, political factors and behavioral influences related to criminal justice policy development as it relates to the organization of the criminal justice system in the United States. This course examines the various components of the criminal justice system, including police, courts, corrections, and the juvenile justice system. The course focuses on the relationship of the criminal justice system to broad political, economic, and social issues. Understanding the working relationship between these system components allows for a greater understanding of how the system works as a whole. NSAM 5512 – Directed Readings in Crime and Society This course examines specific aspects of crime and its impact on society. It is designed so it may be taken as an independent study or with a small group of students so topics of individual research interest in this area may be pursued. Under the instructor’s guidance, the directed readings, the final project, and any other assignments will be set forth. The course will provide an opportunity for the enhancement of subject matter knowledge and expertise. NSAM 5520 – Social Administration in Criminal Justice The purpose of this course is to examine current strategies and issues related to social justice in the field criminal justice. NSAM 5521 – Directed Readings in African Studies This course examines specific aspects related to Africa. It is designed so it may