Department: Strategic Studies Programs

Code Name Description
NT505 National Security Strategy: Theory and Frameworks Students analyze the theoretical and practical frameworks within which national security objectives are developed at the highest levels of government. Students are introduced to the prevailing lenses through which nations attempt to achieve their nat...
NT510 Strategy and Policy Strategic and analytical preparation of the course material that follows and positions strategic leadership. Assess a variety of situations and compare alternative courses of action to achieve overall national political purposes. Students are asked t...
NT550 The Use of Military Force An in-depth study of the operational level of war throughout the full spectrum of military operations. The course prepares students to excel in the range of military operations in the strategic theater arena through an understanding of the effective...
NT560 Capstone Planning Exercise Students integrate extensive research along with the concepts and principles of the program that results in a student-derived policy to achieve a strategic objective(s). Students will complete a Presidential Policy Directive using all the elements of...
NT588 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
NTSS188 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
NTSS288 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
NTSS388 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
NTSS400 Natl Security Studies Capstone The culminating academic activity for BS National Security Studies (NSS) students. Under the supervision of the instructor, students create a portfolio of work from previous courses to demonstrate achievement of the program outcomes. Students also an...
NTSS488 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
SSDA188 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
SSDA288 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
SSDA306 Science and Technology Visual Augmentation Defense Systems This course introduces students to the primary concepts of visual augmentation defense technology, particularly with regard to its use by the U.S. Federal Government and the Department of Defense. Students learn the history and evolution of optics as...
SSDA310 Emergency and Disaster Relief Operations This course examines the principles used by emergency managers to respond to local or regional disasters. Students examine the NIMS (National Incident Management System) and other standards governing emergency management.
SSDA315 Insurgency and Conflict Students compare and contrast selected insurgencies and counter-insurgencies from across the globe. Students gain knowledge needed to analyze and establish mission profiles for past, present and future conflicts.
SSDA320 Information Operations This course introduces students to the overall concept of information warfare (IW) and information operations (IO), particularly in regard to the US federal government and Department of Defense.
SSDA325 Law of Armed Conflict and Legal Basis for Use of Force A study of the law of armed conflict and the legal use of force. Students review international law theory, including the primary sources of international law, and then evaluate the impact of international law on past, present and future operations. T...
SSDA388 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
SSDA400 The Capstone Project Students analyze and synthesize program learning with a particular focus on ethics and leadership. Students analyze ethical scenarios and a tactical ethics text and present an in-depth ethical analysis paper. Students must address how their work will...
SSDA488 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.