CRMJ 580 - Introduction to Intelligence

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an introduction to the field of intelligence and national security. We will examine the history and development of United States intelligence community. Specific topics include the intelligence cycle, the relationship between intelligence professionals and policy makers, the restructuring of the U.S. intelligence community, oversight and accountability, and covert action as a policy option. The moral and ethical implications of intelligence practices will also be discussed.