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International Relations and Global Security

Online Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Global Security (BA)

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The bachelor of international relations and global security degree at American Military University (AMU) analyzes the nature of modern global relationships.

AMU’s bachelor of international relations online program improves your understanding of key areas of international studies:

Foreign policy analysis
International organizations
Global development
International relations theory
Interconnectedness of global economies, societies, and cultures

Civic engagement and social responsibility are particular areas of focus. As a student in AMU’s BA in International Relations and Global Security, you will be expected to think critically about politics, economics, culture, and history.

What You Will Do

Distinguish the political, economic, social, and security theories, methods, and historic patterns of international relations applied to contemporary issues and actors within the world system
Explain the process and implications of interdependence among individuals, groups, states, and regions in the context of globalization
Analyze conflict within international systems related to the institutions of international law, diplomacy, and world order, including the prospects for sustainable peace
Assess the uniqueness of international organizations and other non-state actors within the international system of states
Evaluate the multidimensional effects of globalization and integration in human security, conflict resolution, and sustainable economic development

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Number of Credits

120

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Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version

Concentrations (24 Semester Hours)

Students must choose a concentration for this degree program:

Middle Eastern Studies (24 semester hours)

Provides a comprehensive understanding of Middle Eastern societies, cultures, religions, history, politics, and conflicts. Topics include essential tenets and central practices of different cultures within Middle Eastern societies, as well as ethnic, cultural, and religious divides that exist in the Middle East and their impact on internal and regional stability.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

Analyze the development of political and economic institutions.
Describe how political, economic, social and military structures work within the region.
Determine how conflict and shifting alliances shaped the politics of the region.
Summarize the challenges facing Middle Eastern countries individually and as a region.
Compare and contrast the different cultures and religions within the Middle East.
Evaluate existing cooperation efforts and the long-term viability of those efforts for success.
Analyze the role religion plays in the political, social, and economic fabric of the region.

Must take all courses for this section.

IRLS260

Middle Eastern Culture

Course ID: 3134

This course covers geography, culture, society, economy, and religions of the major ethnic and linguistic groups in the Middle East. The course will introduce students to important events and developments, such as the changing concepts of politics in Islam; the evolving sociological bases of states and societies in the Middle East; and the early impact of Europe on the Middle East, first through trade and then through colonialism.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS360

Global Politics of Islam

Course ID: 4184

The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive survey of the politics of Islam in the global context (both within and across states). While a portion of the class will be dedicated to the Middle East, we will also focus on parts of the globe where Muslims form a significant minority, e.g., the U.S., Western Europe, Russia, and China. This is an interdisciplinary class, meaning that we will discuss religion, history, culture, and identity in addition to politics. We will explore the implications of past and present U.S. foreign policy in the Muslim world and historical and current relations between Islam and the “West.” Additionally, we will address conflicts within Islam, transnational Islamist movements such as Hizb-ut Tahrir and Al Qaeda, and the role of pan-Arab media such as Al Jazeera. This is a reading-intensive course. Students will be expected to think critically, interpret texts, and formulate their own ideas in verbal and written form.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

IRLS460

Government & Security in the Middle East

Course ID: 3138

Examines historic, cultural, economic, social, religious, and geographic traits that distinguish this region and shape its domestic political processes and interstate relations. Surveys the governments of selected countries, considering factors such as legitimacy and political development. Includes a survey of contemporary issues salient in the region, including the Arab-Israeli dispute, with particular focus on regional security concerns.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

IRLS468

Politics and Security in the Persian Gulf

Course ID: 3137

Politics and Security in the Persian Gulf course explores political, social, economic, and cultural issues that are relevant to the contemporary Gulf politics and security. In this context, this course also examines the impact of external powers within the region; and thus, the correlation of this impact with the rise of vulnerabilities and implications both at the regional and global levels.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Choose 12 credit hours from this section.

ARAB100

Arabic I

Course ID: 3006

This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of the Arabic language. The student will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammatical usage through online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. The student will also learn about the cultures of Arabic speaking nations.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ARAB101

Arabic II

Course ID: 3007

This course is a continuation of ARAB100, Arabic I. Students will continue to build vocabulary and be introduced to more advanced grammatical usage. In addition to similar—but more advanced—online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises, students will also learn to communicate in more abstract patterns of thought as demonstrated through the use of cartoons and humor. (Prerequisite: ARAB100)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ARAB200

Arabic III

Course ID: 5195

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) language and cultures. This course uses an interdisciplinary approach in an asynchronous online setting. Emphasis is placed on the development of fundamental communication skills of writing, reading, speaking, and listening using authentic language contexts. Besides learning about the language, we will also explore various areas of the world where Arabic is spoken. (Prerequisite: ARAB101)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ARAB201

Arabic IV

Course ID: 5300

This course is a continuation of ARAB200 (Arabic III). Students continue to build on the fundamentals of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) language and culture. They learn how to use conjugated verbs, both past and present tense, to communicate using more complex grammatical structures. The course focuses on beginning and intermediate concepts of vocabulary and grammar principles and uses an interdisciplinary approach. Emphasis is placed on fundamental communication skills in writing, reading, speaking, and listening. Additionally, students will explore various areas of the world where Arabic is spoken. (Prerequisite: ARAB200)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

HIST350

History of the Middle East

Course ID: 3063

This course examines Middle Eastern history from the era of Suleyman the Magnificent, the 16th-century Ottoman sultan, to the late 20th century. It traces the roots of current Middle Eastern politics to social changes-- as the region lost its pivotal role in the world economy in the 19th century but gained oil wealth-- and to the political aftershocks of colonial occupation a century ago. Themes include the emergence off dictatorship and violence in politics during the 20th century, and especially the conflicts centered on the emergence of Israel; the rise of new political ideologies, nationalism, liberalism, and Islamism; the rise of women’s rights movements, and the reasons that political conflict has come to center on women’s status; and the polarization of rich and poor classes that continues to destabilize domestic politics. (Prerequisites: HIST300/HS334 for History and Military History majors only)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

IRLS300

Comparative Political Systems

Course ID: 3763

Introduces major theoretical approaches to the comparative study of politics. The student applies these approaches to government institutions, the policy-making process, political participation, economic structures and social change for both state and non-state actors.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS463

Arab-Israeli Conflict: Contemp. Politics & Dipl.

Course ID: 3133

This course will trace the origins, evolution and development of the Arab-Israeli conflict from the early 20th century to the present. The course follows a thematic and chronological schema, drawing on a variety of sources. Considerable focus and attention will be given to the current and ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

RELS330

Religions of the Middle East

Course ID: 3639

This course is a study of the three primary religions whose origins were in and which are still practiced in the Middle East: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. For each religion, topics include history, culture, beliefs, scriptures and practices. Variations within the religions will be studied in context of their expression in the Middle East. In addition, the relationship of the three in the present day context will be studied, as well the influence of the religions on political and social situations.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

RELS353

Islam

Course ID: 3135

This course is an introduction to Islam - and its associated civilization - through readings, case studies, projects, and interaction within the classroom. Course content will examine the people and nations that practice this fascinating religion.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

Comparative Politics and Area Studies (24 semester hours)

Takes an in-depth look at politics in systematic and comparative terms by focusing on domestic politics in various countries. Explores the political history, social background, culture, and institutions of those countries; the roles of various actors in developing and implementing domestic and international policy; and globalization’s impact on public policies.

Students in this concentration undertake an in-depth examination of cross-national analysis. Students will learn how to think about politics in systematic and comparative terms by focusing on the domestic politics in a variety of countries.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

Comprehend the roles of various actors in the development and implementation of both domestic and international policy.
Explore the political history, social background, culture, and institutions of various countries.
Identify the various manifestations of globalization and its impact on various public policies as they relate to cultural, economic, political, and social institutions.

Must take all courses for this section.

IRLS213

Political Geography

Course ID: 3746

September 11 and its aftermath, the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and South Asia and debate over the nature and effects of globalization all highlight the importance of political geography as a means of understanding the world around us. This course examines the relationship between earth and state. World political phenomena are studied from a geographic perspective, including international boundaries, territorial seas, and landlocked states. This course emphasizes the practical application of geography to political events.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS300

Comparative Political Systems

Course ID: 3763

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS392

Globalization and the Market Economy

Course ID: 3766

Based on a theoretical analysis, a detailed study is undertaken of the globalization of the market system and its impact on population growth, urbanization, political governance, and traditional values in various nation-states and regions.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

IRLS412

Comparative Foreign Policy

Course ID: 3759

An analysis of the foreign policy and policy-making process in various regions of the world. Specific case studies allow the student to assess national priorities and ideological commitments in the post-Cold War era.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Choose 12 credit hours from this section.

ARAB100

Arabic I

Course ID: 3006

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ARAB101

Arabic II

Course ID: 3007

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ARAB200

Arabic III

Course ID: 5195

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

FREN101

French II

Course ID: 3005

This course is a continuation of FREN100, French I. Students will continue to build vocabulary and be introduced to more advanced grammatical usage. In addition to similar—but more advanced—online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises, students will also learn to communicate in more abstract patterns of thought as demonstrated through the use of cartoons and humor. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. * The ability to download and install the speech component. * A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. * Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

GERM100

German I

Course ID: 3012

This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of the German language using an online immersion technique developed by Rosetta Stone. The student will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations, and grammatical usage through online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. The student will also learn about the cultures of German speaking nations. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. * The ability to download and install the speech component. * A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. * Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

GERM101

German II

Course ID: 3013

This course is a continuation of GERM100, German I. Students will continue to build vocabulary and be introduced to more advanced grammatical usage. In addition to similar—but more advanced—online listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises, students will also learn to communicate in more abstract patterns of thought as demonstrated through the use of cartoons and humor. Please note the technical specifications below. These are required to interface with the online version of Rosetta Stone. If you cannot meet these requirements we strongly recommend you do not take this course. Please contact [email protected] if you are unsure or have any questions. * The ability to download and install the speech component. * A working microphone installed on the computer for speech recognition. * Access to streaming media is also required and should be confirmed before registering for the class.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

HIST230

History of East Asia

Course ID: 4659

This survey course traces China’s social, political, and cultural developments from the dynastic period to the present. Through this process, this course will examine the Chinese dynastic system, the rise of Confucianism, the adoption of Buddhism, technological developments, and explores the great diversity and impressive continuities of traditional Asian civilization. Additionally, students will explore the historical transformations that have led to the development of modern Asia as well as how China has historically impacted all of Asia.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS322

African Politics

Course ID: 3864

This class provides an introduction to contemporary African politics. Specifically the course examines the historical, cultural, economic, social and geographic traits that distinguish this region and shape its domestic political processes and interstate relations. This includes a survey of contemporary multilateral issues important to the region with emphasis on regional security concerns.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS331

Asian Politics

Course ID: 3863

This course examines historical, cultural, economic, social and geographic traits that distinguish this region and shape its domestic political processes and interstate relations. This course surveys the governments of selected countries to include China, Japan and Korea. Topics will emphasize the interaction between economic development and political changes, as well as the conflict between traditional norms and modern institutions. This course includes a survey of contemporary multilateral issues important to the region with emphasis on regional security concerns.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS343

Government and Security of Russia

Course ID: 3144

Explores historic, cultural, economic, and geographic traits that characterize the Russian state and shape the domestic political processes and interstate relations. Critically compares the politics, governments and orientations of post-Soviet states and other regional powers. Surveys contemporary regional issues such as ethnic conflict, nationalism and political-economic reforms, with a particular emphasis on security concerns.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

IRLS344

European Politics

Course ID: 3865

This course focuses on comparative evaluation of Europe paying particular attention to challenges facing the continent such as migration, ethno-nationalism, and terrorism. It will also focus on opportunities for European countries to work together, including NATO, OSCE, and the EU.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

IRLS355

Latin American Politics

Course ID: 3868

This course is designed to familiarize students with the politics of contemporary Latin America. The course will cover such topics as the various types of political systems found in Latin America, the political economy of development, and the issue of regime transition.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

IRLS460

Government & Security in the Middle East

Course ID: 3138

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session

IRLS463

Arab-Israeli Conflict: Contemp. Politics & Dipl.

Course ID: 3133

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

SPAN100

Spanish I

Course ID: 3002

Provides an introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Focus is placed on development of four skills: reading and listening comprehension and writing and speaking proficiency. Much practice is also dedicated to pronunciation, lexicon and syntax through a variety of materials. Students will also learn about the culture and people of Spanish speaking countries and the Hispanic/Latino communities in the United States.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

SPAN101

Spanish II

Course ID: 3003

Is a continuation of SPAN100. Students are introduced to more advanced syntax, lexicon and idiomatic expressions. The goal is to enhance the development of four skills: reading and listening comprehension and writing and speaking proficiency. Students will continue to learn more about the people, traditions and cultures of Spanish speaking countries and the Hispanic/Latino communities in the United States.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

Globalization and Human Security (24 semester hours)

Takes an historical look at human rights topics and discusses how human rights and human security are intertwined. Delves into environmental security threats such as climate change, water scarcity, consumption patterns, urbanization, food security, and globalization. Some courses in this concentration may lead to eligibility to obtain a certificate of completion from the United Nation's Peace Operations Training Institute.

Objectives:

Students in this concentration undertake an in-depth examination of security in all its forms. Students will learn how to think about security as more than protecting the nation state from external threats. By focusing on myriad threats faced by individuals and communities, students will develop a thorough understanding of security as a complex web of economic, environmental, food, health, personal, community, and political dimensions and will be able to:

Identify the major security threats and opportunities facing the global civil society.
Describe the interconnected political, social, cultural, and economic forces that affect human security.
Analyze the various methods designed to increase human security.

Must take all courses for this section.

IRLS310

Introduction to Human Security

Course ID: 3999

This course introduces students to the international relations subfield of human security. A broad overview of the security issues affecting humans, their communities, and as a result global stability are the focus of this course.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS400

Human Rights

Course ID: 4002

This course provides an overview of human rights, their history, codification, and the various debates that surround human rights discourse. Additionally various human rights topics are analyzed. The course provides students with a thorough understanding of how human rights and human security are intertwined.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

IRLS405

National and Transnational Justice

Course ID: 4005

This course provides an overview of many transitional and transnational justice approaches. Beginning with Nuremberg through to the International Criminal Courts, students will gain a thorough understanding of the global justice endeavors and their connection to human security.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS409

Environmental Security

Course ID: 4000

This course provides an overview of environmental security by examining environmental threats such as climate change, water scarcity, consumption patterns, urbanization, resource extraction and usage, food security, and globalization. The course provides students with a thorough understanding of how environmental security and human security are intertwined.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

Choose 12 credit hours from this section.

INTL411

International Criminal Organizations

Course ID: 3189

This course differentiates historical and contemporary patterns, modus operandi, capabilities, and vulnerabilities of organized crime organizations. Course content includes a review of the contemporary literature of South American, Mexican, Asian, European, and African criminal enterprises, traditional organized crime, Outlaw motorcycle gangs and transnational criminal enterprises.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

INTL451

Terrorism and U.S. National Security

Course ID: 3193

This course assesses the impact of terrorism on U.S. national security. With a focus on essential elements related to terrorism as well as on U.S. anti-terrorism and counter-terrorism policies and their challenges, the student will develop a comprehensive understanding of how the United States views terrorism and how its lasting threat affects national security.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS413

International Conflict Resolution

Course ID: 3762

This course examines the application of conflict resolution theories to interstate crises and civil wars by international organizations like the UN and NATO, states and ad hoc coalitions of states and non-government entities. The focus will be on the post-cold war conflicts.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS414

Principles of Peacekeeping

Course ID: 3452

This course is an examination of the fundamental principles behind peacekeeping, including the political, managerial, military, and humanitarian aspects of the peacekeeping process.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS417

International Civil Order

Course ID: 2549

This course explores the unique role of international civilian police in peacekeeping operations. Students will gain an understanding of the principles, strategies, operational and tactical considerations that shape the way that international civilian police establish a rule of law that is effective enough to support emerging democratic societies and build sustainable peace. Emphasis is placed on the roles, responsibilities, challenges, and risks facing international civilian police, as well as their relationships with other international actors.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

International Studies (24 semester hours)

Objectives:

Students in this concentration undertake an in-depth examination of international and transnational issues that affect the global community as a whole and nation-states as individual entities and will be able to:

Comprehend various theories about the nature of conflict and cooperation in the post-Cold War era.
Explore the norms and purposes of international structures and regimes.
Identify the various manifestations of globalization and its impact on various political, economic and social systems.

Must take all courses for this section.

INTL434

Threat Analysis

Course ID: 3187

This course examines nation-states and the theories, characteristics, and impacts of threats to decision-making. Various historical and modern threats will be discussed throughout the course. An understanding of threats to the state and its vulnerabilities is developed through a discussion of the types of nation-states and non-state actors as well as terrorist, economic, military and emerging threats among others. This course will focus on these specific threats as well as the conditions that create them. This course provides the opportunity to examine these specific threats through analysis and research. This course is a prerequisite to any of the Intelligence Studies country analysis courses.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS392

Globalization and the Market Economy

Course ID: 3766

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

IRLS413

International Conflict Resolution

Course ID: 3762

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SCMT319

Global Terrorism

Course ID: 2547

This course examines various elements and aspects of International and Domestic Terrorism. Students explore the cultural and ideological philosophies, as well as the social, economic, political, and religious conditions of select states, groups, and individuals that comprise the phenomena of terrorism. By examining the historical and contemporary aspects of terrorism students develop a working knowledge of the current Global War on Terror and are better prepared to comprehend terrorist motives and ideologies. Topics include: History and Development, Types of Terrorism, Conventional and Unconventional terrorist tactics, the Media’s impact on terrorism including the US Counterterrorism Policies. Particular attention is addressed to the Al-Qaeda terrorist network.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Choose 12 credit hours from this section.

INTL411

International Criminal Organizations

Course ID: 3189

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

INTL451

Terrorism and U.S. National Security

Course ID: 3193

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS400

Human Rights

Course ID: 4002

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

IRLS405

National and Transnational Justice

Course ID: 4005

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS417

International Civil Order

Course ID: 2549

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

IRLS491

Special Topics in International Relations

Course ID: 3167

This course allows the students to examine an emergent issue or event in this field of study. The course will be taught in a structured seminar format. Students are required to complete a research project.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

TLMT442

International Trade and Regulations

Course ID: 3331

This course is a study of international trade, to include the theories and practice of international trade and their economic outcomes from both global and local vantages. Topics of the course include free and restrictive trade theories, free trade agreements, general and specialized tariffs, and trade as an arm of foreign and/or domestic policy.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Peacekeeping (24 semester hours)

Traces the principles and foundations of peace operations within the context of international and regional mechanisms. Topics include the nature of conflict and diplomatic negotiations in the post-Cold War era, and the role of UN and regional peacekeeping initiatives in specific peacebuilding and peacekeeping operations in conflict areas. Completion of this concentration may lead to eligibility to obtain a certificate of completion from the Peace Operations Training Institute.

Objectives:

Students in this concentration undertake an in-depth study of the principles and foundations of peace operations within the context of international and regional mechanisms. The student gains valuable insight into the skills necessary to step into international incidents between countries and among peacemakers to assist in the resolution of difficult problems and will be able to:

Understand the nature of conflict and diplomatic negotiations in the post-Cold War era.
Identify the evolving theory and practices of United Nations peacekeeping operations.
Describe the role of UN and regional peacekeeping initiatives in specific peace-building, peacemaking, and peace-keeping operations in conflict areas.

Must take all courses for this section.

IRLS310

Introduction to Human Security

Course ID: 3999

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS405

National and Transnational Justice

Course ID: 4005

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS409

Environmental Security

Course ID: 4000

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

IRLS413

International Conflict Resolution

Course ID: 3762

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS414

Principles of Peacekeeping

Course ID: 3452

This course is an examination of the fundamental principles behind peacekeeping, including the political, managerial, military, and humanitarian aspects of the peacekeeping process.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS415

Peacekeeping Logistics

Course ID: 3453

This course explores logistics in peacekeeping operations. Students will gain an understanding of the concepts, principles, and strategies that govern logistical support for UN and regional peace operations. Emphasis is placed on building an understanding of the role, responsibilities, and limitations facing those who manage logistics for peace operations. This includes challenges surrounding funding and rapid deployment, as well as the advantages and challenges associated with public/private partnerships and a multi-dimensional approach to peacekeeping logistics.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

IRLS417

International Civil Order

Course ID: 2549

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session

MILH422

History of Peacekeeping: 1988-Present

Course ID: 3401

This course examines the strategy, operations, evolution, and functions of United Nations and regional peacekeeping operations (PKO) from the end of the Cold War to the present. Emphasis is on the significance of individual peacekeeping missions, including their background, functioning, military operations, and end result. While the United Nations peacekeeping operations are studied in detail, other forms of peacekeeping are presented as well.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

General Education (30 semester hours)

Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours)

Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours)

Select 2 course(s) from the following:

COMM240

Intercultural Communication

Course ID: 2895

This course develops interpersonal, group, and presentational communication skills that are applicable in personal and professional cross-cultural relationships, and focuses on differences in values, message systems, and communication rules across cultural boundaries and in multicultural settings.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

SOCI220

American Popular Culture

Course ID: 3694

This course is a contemporary study of popular culture in America – its development and characteristics, its role in shaping our individual lives and key social institutions; and its broad effects on our globalizing world. The course is designed around the interdisciplinary nature of cultural studies, and students will learn how to use key concepts and theories to examine popular culture from a number of different fields including Sociology, Anthropology, Communications, History, Cultural Studies, English, Women’s Studies, Ethnic Studies, and American Studies. Students will develop the skills to analyze the reciprocal relationship between culture and key stratification factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, class, age, region and sexuality. The course will cover many facets of popular culture from all forms of media, to sports, fashion, and the influence of technology. Students will learn to situate popular culture within its social, historical, political, and economic contexts and their personal lives.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ECON101

Microeconomics

Course ID: 3725

Microeconomics is an overview course that covers how households (consumers), firms (producers), and governments interact in competitive and other markets to set prices, and determine what and how much is produced. Key concepts introduced include the role of scarcity and choice, incentives and competition, and the law of supply and demand.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ECON102

Macroeconomics

Course ID: 3726

Introduction to Macroeconomics is a survey course that builds on the topics covered and skills developed in ECON101 (Microeconomics) in order to present a complete picture of the economy. Macroeconomics shows how consumers and markets fit into the overall or aggregated economy and provides a framework to assess government policies. Key topics covered will include economic cycles (growth and recession), economic indicators and measures, and interest rates and money supply.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

GEOG101

Introduction to Geography

Course ID: 3727

This course is a basic overview of the geographer’s study of the location and distribution of features on the Earth’s surface. These features are both natural and man-made, both physically and culturally determined. The relationship of people and place is central to an understanding of human history, contemporary events, and possible global futures. As an introductory course it covers the whole globe and all its greatest geographic features and relationships. This dictates that the approach is broad and not too deep. However, knowledge of the geographer’s art will enable students to delve as deeply as their interest and energy will allow, into the dynamic spatial realities that surround them.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

POLS210

American Government I

Course ID: 3729

This is the first course in a two-course sequence in American Government. The course is designed to convey basic facts about the structure and functioning of the American political system. The philosophical foundation of the U.S. Constitution is explored and the federalist construct is examined. The functions of the three separate branches of government and their roles in policy making are a major focus.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS210

International Relations I

Course ID: 3731

An overview of the field of international and global politics. The nation state, factors of power, collective security, international trade, regional and international organization, sources of conflict and convergence are addressed.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

SOCI111

Introduction to Sociology

Course ID: 3733

Introduction to Sociology introduces students to the sociological investigation of human interaction and behavior in society. Students will become familiar with the sociological perspective and develop a ‘sociological imagination’ – the ability to see the general in the particular, the new in the familiar, and to observe the impact social forces have on our lives. The course explores environmental, historical, cultural, and organizational influences on our interpersonal relationships and life-patterns within the context of contemporary society. Students will learn how to use sociological concepts, theory and research to think critically about individuals, groups, institutions, and societies in any given situation.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

PSYC101

Introduction to Psychology

Course ID: 3734

The course introduces students to the art and science of Psychology. Course emphasis is on applying the "science of human behavior" to a variety of settings: vocational, personal, academic, and clinical. Course content introduces the history of psychology, major theories of personality and learning, current research and developmental issues. The course has a holistic approach and integrates the biological basis of behavior, social factors, learning and the unique coping styles of the individual to understand human behavior.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ANTH200

World Archaeology

Course ID: 3735

This course is a worldwide survey of prehistoric cultural adaptations from the first use of bone and stone tools to the ancient mysterious civilizations of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe including recent archaeological discoveries. Emphasis is on the development of technologies, social groups and the patterns of cultural development. Archeological excavation methods and archeological artifacts are discussed in considerable detail. Archaeological concepts and skills will be explored through simulations as well as virtual field trips and activities.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

ANTH202

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Course ID: 3737

This course is designed to acquaint the novice anthropology student with anthropology and its various sub-fields, examining cross-cultural, global, comparative, and critical perspectives on human behavior and culture, as well as the diversity of human cultures from hunter-gatherers to industrialized city dwellers. The implications of socio-cultural analysis of economic, social, symbolic, and religious systems are also considered.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ANTH100

Introduction to Anthropology

Course ID: 3738

This course introduces students to human nature and behavior from the broad, holistic perspective of contemporary U.S. American anthropology. The four primary sub-fields of anthropology, biological, cultural, linguistics, and archaeology, will be discussed in order to integrate various aspects of the human condition.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

CHFD220

Human Sexuality

Course ID: 3739

This course is an overview of the biological, psychological, cultural, and behavioral aspects of human sexuality and family life. The overall theme of the course focuses on attitudes and responsible sexual behavior. Key topics include how culture, society, and history have impacted our understanding of human sexuality.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

SOCI212

Social Problems

Course ID: 4328

This course examines a diverse sample of social problems facing the United States today and identifies how these problems affect, and are affected by, our institutions and culture. The sociological perspective and key theories will be used to understand the beginnings of the civil society, how problems develop and are defined, and the role of social change (particularly contemporary technological innovation). Key social problems covered will include social stratification/inequality, crime, drug abuse, prostitution, aging, infectious disease, family violence, health care, racial/ethnic conflict, terrorism, etc. Sociological research on social problems will be explored, and social policies to remedy the negative consequences of these issues on society will be discussed

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

COMM211

Social Media and Society

Course ID: 4636

This course explores the practical and theoretical social impacts of computer-mediated communication (CMC) systems, including many different types of technologies, such as social networking sites, email, forums, chat, and online games. Students will engage in the analysis of CMC practices, the social processes and structures that emerge when people use these applications, and the problems and barriers that emerge from use.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

HOSP110

Practical Food Safety and Awareness

Course ID: 4949

In a developed country, one can often take for granted the safety of the food supply. 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne illness annually, with an estimated 128,000 requiring hospitalization and resulting in approximately 3,000 deaths annually. Practical knowledge in safe food sourcing, storage, preparation and serving is addressed along with providing tips for practical awareness of techniques for staying safe. In a global society, food safety is not just a local issue, and everyone should have a working knowledge of food safety and what to look for to remain free of foodborne illness. In this course, students will learn general techniques for preparing and consuming food that is free from harmful pathogens, incorporating the flow of food from purchasing through storage and preparation to serving. Students will explore contemporary and cross cultural issues surrounding food safety in a global society. Practical knowledge about preparing safe food and red flags to watch for when dining out will be explored. Students will learn where to find information on health inspection reports, foodborne illness outbreaks and recall alerts, and will know where to report any suspected foodborne illness or suspicious activity related to the food and water supply.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

EDUC200

Humane Education: A Global Interdisciplinary Perspective

Course ID: 4961

This course is based upon the Institute for Humane Education’s (IHE) definition of humane education, which is “a lens, body of knowledge, and set of tools and strategies for teaching about human rights, animal protection, environmental stewardship, and cultural issues as interconnected and integral dimensions of a just, healthy society” (Institute for Humane Education, n.d.). The course explores issues, resources, rationales, and approaches to humane education related to various considerations and disciplines, including: economics, politics, science, technology, education, the arts, philosophy, religion, and geography.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

POLS101

Introduction to Political Science

Course ID: 5170

Introduction to Political Science explains foundational principles of the field. Students will learn the purpose of political science, common terms and concepts, and subfields. Among these are introductions to political philosophies and ideologies, comparative systems of government, and international relations. The course also examines the professional and academic fields to which a political science degree is relevant.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

STEM280

Exploring Society and Cultures via Science Fiction

Course ID: 5176

This course offers students with a unique approach into the societies and cultures that we could progress toward in the future via the review of the science fiction genre. This course will review many aspects of technological questions that society will face in the future. Does the rise of technological advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics eventually bring us to a point where we must decide what is life and the right to self-determination as the Star Trek: TNG series covered in “The Measure of a Man”, laying out the rights of Commander Data. This is just one of many aspects of society and culture that will be examined throughout the course as students are made to think critically about what will the future look like.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

LITR212

Forgotten America--Under Represented Cultures in American Literature

Course ID: 5245

Literature has the ability to shape the way a nation thinks and behaves; it both responds to important issues in society and (re)shapes them. For far too long, the literature of cultures on the periphery of American society have been ignored because they do not fit comfortably into mainstream culture. Yet, from voices within the Native American population to Appalachian artists to LGBTQ groups, for example, cultures on the periphery have consistently helped shape the American literary identity and have continued to influence American society long after the publication of their works. This course lends credence to the legitimacy of the contributions of these underrepresented cultures and explores the role they have in shaping American literature—past, present, and future. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

RELS250

Death and Dying

Course ID: 5278

This course provides perspectives on death and dying. Students examine how death is beneficial and necessary for evolution. Participants explore the media's impact on mortality. Participants analyze how to communicate death to the living. Students assess the bereavement and burial process. Topics include: communicating death, the feeling of emptiness, the forgetfulness of life, living in the face of death, organ donation, burial, and the other side after death.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

RELS260

Race & Religion

Course ID: 5279

American society is a cauldron of various racial, political, ethnic, and religious formations. Amongst these, religious and racial formations provide strong modes of social organization. Both religion and race are also a major stimulus of cultural practices and belief systems. These two modes influence the ideals of democracy, equality, freedom, and even political identifications. The current agitations about Black Lives Matter are drawing attention to the racial divisions that are splitting the American society. At the same time, these movements are receiving the support of people from different religions. The Islam phobia and growth of right-wing militias are also similarly pitting Americans against one another based upon their religious beliefs. American writers, artists, activists, and even poets have drawn attention to these linkages and the pernicious impact it is having upon our society. Their contributions provide an alternate understanding of the strengths and limitations of American democracy. In this course, we will examine a variety of sources to understand how religion and race are shaping American democracy and society.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

RELS270

Hope and Resilience

Course ID: 5280

Difficult situations in life motivate us to think carefully about religion. The forms of religions are based on the well-being of human beings, and they have provided many different ways to follow paths that are good for our mental and physical health. This course will deal with essential questions; do religions offer ways and techniques to support that are good for our well-being? What paths have been provided to lead a good life? How our hope, contemplation, and resilience are rooted in popular religions? What are the methods advised by religions to help practitioners? The course will include traditions that are isolated to a specific culture. However, they have their historical, cultural, and social context, in which they have been beneficial to the practitioners of these cultures. On American soil, they are coming together as a melting pot, and this course will look into how their beneficial value can be used to manage current stresses. This course will look into beneficial teachings from different religions that are becoming mainstream and are practiced in a non-traditional way without converting to a specific religion. The course will cover Christian traditions, Sufi traditions, traditions from People of First Nation, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions. Ways to Stop and reflect and achieve tranquility. Not as a way of worship rather a way of living one’s life with equanimity and hope.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

COLL115

Planning Your Future with Purpose in Security & Global Studies

Course ID: 5454

This course introduces students to an attitude and approach for college success and relevant connections to their own inner motivations and external career options. Key elements in this course include values-goal alignment, an orientation to online learning, and strategies for successful learning. Other elements include planning a pathway from academic studies to a career path, career awareness, networking, engaging support resources, and collaborating with colleagues. Through the learning and activities in this course, students will gain the perspective needed for successful time management and prioritization, critical thinking, applied and collaborative learning, and civic/democratic and global learning. The content within the classroom includes open educational resources that are easily available online. This course fulfills one general education elective. This course is recommended to be completed first in the student’s degree plan when possible.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours)

Must take the following in this Section:

COMM120

Information and Digital Literacy

Course ID: 5037

Information and Digital Literacy is designed to provide students with sustainable and usable skills essential to success in both academic and professional settings. Students will learn best practices to locate and evaluate sources, and effectively communicate using digital literacy to become proficient 21st century learners.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

ENGL110

Making Writing Relevant

Course ID: 4951

Martin Luther King, Jr, said, “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to KEEP MOVING.” Making Writing Relevant is a composition course that will definitely keep you moving. It is not merely a required course; it is the type of course you will want to take because it moves you onto the path to success. Over eight-weeks, we will help you learn the most important components of a successful writer-communicator. We will teach you how to research properly, knowing you will need this skill in every course you take here at APUS and also in interactions in your professional and personal life. We will teach you the formatting style you will use in your field. We will provide a supportive community to strengthen and encourage you, and by the end of this nearly-all-you-need-to-know-about-writing course, you will be able to fly.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session
01/27/25 - 07/04/25	07/07/25 - 08/31/25	Summer 2025 Session B	8 Week session

IRLS200

Information Literacy and Global Citizenship

Course ID: 4669

Information Literacy and Global Citizenship builds students’ information literacy skills in the international relations/global studies context. Students analyze scholarly sources in the discipline, identifying the types of issues and questions scholars pursue, the discursive conventions they employ, and their methods of engaging in dialogue with and citing sources. After identifying their own discipline specific research question, students select and use appropriate research tools, developing complex search strategies that help them to find relevant scholarly information on their topics. They evaluate sources and information to determine their authority, reliability, timeliness as well as the quality and underlying assumptions of the arguments presented. They synthesize the information they’ve found with their own ideas, effectively integrating source material into their papers and citing that material appropriately. Finally, the course asks students to reflect upon the ways in which the information literacy skills they’ve acquired provide a foundation for both global citizenship and lifelong learning. NOTE: Students may not earn credit for both IRLS200 and previous course IRLS303.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

History (3 semester hours)

Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours)

Natural Sciences (3 semester hours)

Major Required (18 semester hours)

Must take all courses for this section.

IRLS210

International Relations I

Course ID: 3731

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS211

International Relations II

Course ID: 3732

This course analyzes international relations from 1945 to the present. Students will become thoroughly familiar with events and major interpretive issues. Topics include the Cold War, decolonization, the role of the United Nations and other non-governmental organizations, the development of international terrorism, the Arab-Israeli and Persian Gulf conflicts, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. (Prerequisite: IRLS210)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS214

American Foreign Policy

Course ID: 3377

This class examines the elements and practice of American Foreign Policy. It reviews the history of American Foreign Policy and ideology, and then examines the actors, tools and processes of US foreign policy. This class emphasizes current foreign policy issues, including policy geared toward national security.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS301

International Organizations

Course ID: 3760

Examines the role of and interrelationship of international organizations, nation-states, and non-state actors in the global system. North-South and East-West relations are discussed in terms of specific global issues: crisis management, conflict resolution, human rights, refugee problems, international finance, developmental assistance, world trade, and globalization.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS302

International Development

Course ID: 3761

In this course, students will study the history, theories, and practices of international development. This class will guide students in understanding the complex geographic, political, economic, social, and environmental factors that contribute to international development and the interplay of those factors. Students will also analyze the role of non-governmental organizations in international development and apply their knowledge to current issues in global development.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

IRLS402

International Law and Regimes

Course ID: 4590

This course focuses on the role that international law and international regimes play in global governance. Students will examine the international legal framework that governs state relations, including international organizations and norms, ordering principles, treaties and international regimes.

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

General Electives (45 semester hours)

Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill major requirements. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.

Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)

Must take all courses for this section.

IRLS492

Senior Seminar in International Relations

Course ID: 3171

This senior capstone course allows students majoring in International Relations to analyze specific issues at the global level that would include: armaments, disarmament and proliferation; nationalism and world order; terrorism; peacekeeping; drug wars; political development and revolutionary change in less developed countries; and the organized use of force. This course will provide students with the opportunity to complete an approved academic research exercise that demonstrates knowledge of a selected field of study. This is a capstone course to be taken after all other International Relations courses have been satisfactorily completed. (Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 106 hours towards your program)

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/24 - 01/31/25	02/03/25 - 03/30/25	Winter 2025 Session I	8 Week session
09/30/24 - 02/28/25	03/03/25 - 04/27/25	Winter 2025 Session D	8 Week session
10/28/24 - 04/04/25	04/07/25 - 06/01/25	Spring 2025 Session B	8 Week session
11/28/24 - 05/02/25	05/05/25 - 06/29/25	Spring 2025 Session I	8 Week session
12/30/24 - 05/30/25	06/02/25 - 07/27/25	Spring 2025 Session D	8 Week session

Note: Not all courses are taught each month.

Winter 2025

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
08/26/2024 - 01/31/2025	02/03/2025 - 05/25/2025	February 3 to May 25	16 Week session
08/26/2024 - 01/31/2025	02/03/2025 - 03/30/2025	February 3 to March 30	8 Week session
09/30/2024 - 02/28/2025	03/03/2025 - 06/22/2025	March 3 to June 22	16 Week session
09/30/2024 - 02/28/2025	03/03/2025 - 04/27/2025	March 3 to April 27	8 Week session

Spring 2025

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
10/28/2024 - 04/04/2025	04/07/2025 - 07/27/2025	April 7 to July 27	16 Week session
10/28/2024 - 04/04/2025	04/07/2025 - 06/01/2025	April 7 to June 1	8 Week session
11/28/2024 - 05/02/2025	05/05/2025 - 08/24/2025	May 5 to August 24	16 Week session
11/28/2024 - 05/02/2025	05/05/2025 - 06/29/2025	May 5 to June 29	8 Week session
12/30/2024 - 05/30/2025	06/02/2025 - 09/21/2025	June 2 to September 21	16 Week session
12/30/2024 - 05/30/2025	06/02/2025 - 07/27/2025	June 2 to July 27	8 Week session

Summer 2025

Registration Dates	Course Dates	Session	Weeks
01/27/2025 - 07/04/2025	07/07/2025 - 10/26/2025	July 7 to October 26	16 Week session
01/27/2025 - 07/04/2025	07/07/2025 - 08/31/2025	July 7 to August 31	8 Week session

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Next Courses Start Feb 3

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