PO 3910 - Understanding the Causes of Terrorism

This course is designed to provide students with a broad overview of the key theories, trends, and instances of terrorism, counterterrorism, and the impact of both on national security decision making. Students will leave this course with an understanding of the core theories, causes, and responses to international and domestic terrorism. They will develop analytical skills and apply theories to real world problems. This course will focus on issues ranging from theories of war, civil war, politics, and law, concluding with a discussion of real world terror groups as well as future trends in terrorism and counterterrorism. (4 credits)