Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration
MPPA 445-0
( Elective ) National Security
As the foundation course for the MPPA Public Safety and Security specialization, this course focuses on practical questions of national security policy and decision making. Topics to be covered include the actors and institutions of American national security policy, as well as a number of traditional national security issues, including the role of the military and of economics, nuclear strategy, arms control, and the balance of power. It will also cover newer, less traditional issues, including the proliferation of nonconventional weapons and other technologies, the threat of terrorism, and military operations other than war. This course is recommended for all students in the Public Safety and Security specialization. This course will be held on four Saturdays within the quarter's start/end dates: April 10 and 24, May 8 and 22.
