National Security: U.S. Diplomacy, Intelligence, Defense

Do you know what it takes to keep the United States safe? It not only requires knowledge of how to handle disasters, but it also demands a cool head and tremendous leadership abilities. Learn about the critical elements of the job, such as evaluating satellite information, analyzing training procedures, assessing military engagement, preparing intelligence reports, coordinating information with other security agencies, and applying appropriate actions to various threats. Discover the requirements of the United State’s most demanding career.

Topics include:

Understanding National Security

Global Agencies and National Security

Ethics of National Security

Intelligence Agencies

Natural Disasters, Human-Made Disasters, and Terrorism

Preparing for the Future

This paced course uses content from eDynamic Learning taught by a VHS Learning instructor who is certified in their content area and who follows VHS Learning policies. The course will be hosted in the Buzz learning management system. The course will include a variety of individual assignments and projects, as well as class discussions.

Acknowledgements

This course contains an end-of-course proctored exam. Instructions for students to identify an appropriate adult proctor are included in the course lessons.

Course Objectives

Describe the development of national security policies in the United States from World War II to the present day.
Identify agencies and structures that have shaped current national security strategies.
Evaluate the importance of international organizations and treaties in maintaining global security.
Analyze ethical implications of national security policies and discuss U.S. ethics in balancing security and civil liberties.
Define different types of intelligence and how U.S. agencies gather and use intelligence to protect national security.
Evaluate responses to natural and human-made disasters.
Definite terrorism and assess the effectiveness of current counterterrorism strategies.
Describe how U.S. security agencies plan and practice emergency responses.

Additional Requirements

Students will need to have access to word processing software to complete this course.