HLS 230 - Intelligence Support to the Policy Maker and Military

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Examine the integral role of U.S. intelligence in shaping foreign and national security policy. Analyze the historical and contemporary contributions of intelligence during critical events in U.S. history. Explore the intelligence community’s analytical processes, communication mediums to advise decision makers and military leaders, and its relationship with local, state governments, and industry. Gain insight into intelligence’s impact on policy, evaluation of analytic methods, and understanding its broader roles in security and governance.

Prerequisite(s): HLS 211 or HLS 220 or permission of director.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Evaluate and analyze intelligence support to U.S. foreign policy and military operations.
Identify key intelligence issues and factors that contribute to foreign policy and military outcomes.
Explain how intelligence influences the policy-making and military decision-making processes.
Assess the impact of political influence and recognize the politicization of intelligence.
Describe strategies to mitigate the politicization of intelligence and address ethical considerations in intelligence work.
Develop and present effective intelligence briefings, demonstrating porficiency in influencing an audience and creating impactful presentation materials.
Examine the role of diversity, equity, inclusion and acceptance in intelligence gathering.