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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 5548 – Directed Readings in Islam and the State
This course examines specific aspects related to Islam and the State. 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 5550 – Investigative Processes
This course is a masters-level, on-line core course within the Criminal Justice Institute at
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This course will provide an
overview of investigative and crime scene processing theory, research, and practice and
its application from the standpoint of criminal investigative personnel and other actors
within the criminal justice system. Lecture and case studies will provide a learning
environment for understanding and applying investigative processes including
fundamentals, crime scene investigation, criminal intelligence and informants, physical
evidence, testimonial evidence, documenting the investigation and testifying, crimes
against persons, crimes against property, special investigations, and legal considerations.
NSAM 5553 – Directed Readings in Comparative Politics
This course examines specific aspects of comparative politics. 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 5555 – Directed Readings in International Relations
This course examines specific aspects of world politics and is intended to give the student
a better understanding of international relations and the complex issues and perspectives
affecting the world community. 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 5560 – Directed Readings in Terrorism
This course examines specific aspects of terrorism. 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 5561 – Directed Readings in Polygraph and Interview Techniques
This course examines specific aspects of polygraph and interview techniques. 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
