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SS478 (Version: 2019 2) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS478 DIST PROF OF SECURITY STUD SEM 2019 2 Social Sciences 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This course is taught by a visiting scholar with a distinguished record of academic achievement and professional service in the national security arena. The seminar focuses on topical issues that reflect the professor's area of expertise. Dr. Kori Schake, a former Director of Defense Strategy and Requirements for the National Security Council and presently a distinguished fellow at the Hoover Institution, serves as our current visiting scholar. In the seminar, students take part in detailed discussions, deliver presentations, conduct research, and prepare analytical papers. Students also benefit from guest speakers who share their experiences and expertise with the seminar. Previous Distinguished Professors include General (Retired) Barry R. McCaffrey, former Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy; General (Retired) John Galvin, former commander of SACEUR and noted author; Professor Richard Shultz, Director of International Security Studies at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy; Professor Linda Brady, Director of the School of International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology; and Admiral (Retired) Stansfield Turner, former President of the Naval War College and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Research paper and oral presentations.

SS478 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  SS307 1979 1 1 Y
  SS357 1979 1 2 Y

SS478 (Version 2019-2) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2024 - 2 0 18 0 0 0 0 Y Hours

2027 - 2 0 18 0 0 0 0 Y Hours


SS478 (Version: 2008 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS478 DIST PROF OF SECURITY STUD SEM 2008 1 Social Sciences 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This course is taught by a visiting scholar with a distinguished record of academic achievement and professional service in the national security arena. The seminar focuses on topical issues that reflect the professor's area of expertise. Dr. Kori Schake, a former Director of Defense Strategy and Requirements for the National Security Council and presently a distinguished fellow at the Hoover Institution, serves as our current visiting scholar. In the seminar, students take part in detailed discussions, deliver presentations, conduct research, and prepare analytical papers. Students also benefit from guest speakers who share their experiences and expertise with the seminar. Previous Distinguished Professors include General (Retired) Barry R. McCaffrey, former Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy; General (Retired) John Galvin, former commander of SACEUR and noted author; Professor Richard Shultz, Director of International Security Studies at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy; Professor Linda Brady, Director of the School of International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology; and Admiral (Retired) Stansfield Turner, former President of the Naval War College and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Research paper and oral presentations.

SS478 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  SS307 1979 1 1 Y
  SS357 1979 1 2 Y

SS478 (Version: 2005 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS478 BRADLEY PROFESSOR COURSE 2005 1 Social Sciences 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This course is taught by the Bradley Distinguished Professor of National Security Studies, a visiting scholar with a distinguished record of academic achievement and professional service in the national security arena. This position is currently held by General (Retired) Barry R. McCaffrey, former Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. The Bradley Seminar focuses on topical issues that reflect the Professor's area of expertise. Currently, General McCaffrey uses cases studies of recent military operations as teaching vehicles to illuminate the national security decision-making process and its' many international implications. Students take part in seminar discussions, deliver presentations, conduct research, and prepare analytical papers. Students also benefit from guest speakers who share their experiences and expertise with the seminar.Previous Olin Professors include General (retired) John Galvin, former SACEUR and noted author; Professor Richard Shultz, Director of International Security Studies at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy; Professor Linda Brady, Director of the School of International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology; and Admiral (retired) Stansfield Turner, former President of the Naval War College and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Research paper and oral presentations.

SS478 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  SS307 1979 1 1 Y
  SS360 1975 1 1 Y
  SS378 1979 2 1 Y
  SS357 1979 1 2 Y
  SS360 1975 1 2 Y
  SS386 1983 1 2 Y
  SS307 1979 1 3 Y
  SS360 1975 1 3 Y
  SS386 1983 1 3 Y
  SS357 1979 1 4 Y
  SS360 1975 1 4 Y
  SS378 1979 2 4 Y
  SS307 1979 1 5 Y
  SS368 1989 2 5 Y
  SS378 1979 2 5 Y
  SS307 1979 1 6 Y
  SS368 1989 2 6 Y
  SS386 1983 1 6 Y
  SS357 1979 1 7 Y
  SS368 1989 2 7 Y
  SS378 1979 2 7 Y
  SS357 1979 1 8 Y
  SS368 1989 2 8 Y
  SS386 1983 1 8 Y

SS478 (Version: 1996 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
SS478 OLIN PROFESSOR COURSE 1996 1 Social Sciences 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This course is taught by the Olin Distinguished Professor of National Security Studies, a visiting scholar with a distinguished record of academic achievement and professional service in the national security arena. This course is focused on topical issues that allow students to benefit from the specific expertise of these outstanding individuals. Students typically take part in seminar discussions, conduct research, and prepare analytical papers. Recent topics were "Ethnic and Religious Conflict and its Impact on Regional Stability," "Intelligence and National Security," and "Reshaping the Military in the Post Cold War World." Previous Olin Professors include General (retired) John Galvin, former SACEUR and noted author; Professor Richard Shultz, Director of International Security Studies at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy; Professor Linda Brady, Director of the School of International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology; and Admiral (retired) Stansfield Turner, former President of the Naval War College and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
LESSONS: 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Research paper and oral presentations.

SS478 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  SS307 1979 1 1 Y
  SS360 1975 1 1 Y
  SS378 1979 2 1 Y
  SS357 1979 1 2 Y
  SS360 1975 1 2 Y
  SS386 1983 1 2 Y
  SS307 1979 1 3 Y
  SS360 1975 1 3 Y
  SS386 1983 1 3 Y
  SS357 1979 1 4 Y
  SS360 1975 1 4 Y
  SS378 1979 2 4 Y
  SS307 1979 1 5 Y
  SS368 1989 2 5 Y
  SS378 1979 2 5 Y
  SS307 1979 1 6 Y
  SS368 1989 2 6 Y
  SS386 1983 1 6 Y
  SS357 1979 1 7 Y
  SS368 1989 2 7 Y
  SS378 1979 2 7 Y
  SS357 1979 1 8 Y
  SS368 1989 2 8 Y
  SS386 1983 1 8 Y