• MUSC 490R: Advanced Independent Study

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3120 and University Advanced Standing. Individual projects to be negotiated by student and instructor on a case-by-case basis. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits toward graduation.
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• MUSC 492R: Advanced Topics in Music

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Provides a senior-level assessment of student competency in preparation for entering the commercial music industry. Investigates topics that may include but are not limited to advanced mixing techniques, advanced midi orchestration and composition, advanced composition in unfamiliar styles, in depth study of various types of synthesis, advanced studio production/recording techniques, and advanced marketing and business creation practices.. Software fee of $52 applies.. Lab access fee of $85 for computers applies.
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• NSS 2010: Introduction to National Security WE

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Pre- or Corequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005. Categorizes elements of the national security field. Explores the national security system, focusing on contemporary issues. Analyzes formulation and execution of national security policy through diplomacy, intelligence operations, and military force.
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• NSS 301R: National Security Area Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing; POLS 1100, HIST 1700, or HIST 2700, or CJ 1010. Examines the national security issues associated with a particular geographic area in the global community. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits toward graduation.
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• NSS 3050: US Intelligence Community

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Examines the US Intelligence Community (IC) and its core responsibilities and processes. Assesses the IC's two-fold role to support policy makers and operations, the customer-driven intelligence production cycle, how national foreign intelligence requirements are generated and prioritized, what activities are authorized and which activities are prohibited, intelligence oversight by Congress, and privacy concerns. Evaluates the missions, roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the (IC) constituent agencies and assess the IC's intelligence collection disciplines.
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• NSS 3350: The Cold War--Culture and Politics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Examines the confrontational environment of the Cold War that influenced geopolitics for nearly five decades. Explores the Cold War as a global process - its politics, history and cultural impact, facilitated by the confrontation between capitalism and communism. Investigates the origins of the conflict, the formation of opposing blocs, and the relationship between the center and the global periphery of the conflict.
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• NSS 3750: Advanced Technologies in National Security

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): NSS 2010 and University Advanced Standing. Introduces students to a variety of emerging technologies which have the potential to cause major both geopolitical and socioeconomic disruptions. Covers a wide range of technologies, including artificial intelligence, hypersonic and space technologies, robotics/autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, biotechnologies, quantum information sciences, blockchain, and cybersecurity. Examines these technologies and analyzes their potential impacts on national security.
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• NSS 3850: Ethics and Intelligence

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): NSS 2010. Focuses on the ethical challenges that face individuals and agencies within the United States Intelligence Community. Examines specific ethical issues associated with the collection, retention, and dissemination of intelligence. Analyzes the delicate balance between protecting national security and civil liberties. Uses case study analysis to identify and solve individual and organizational ethical dilemmas at both the national and international levels.
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• NSS 4150: Cybersecurity Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): NSS 2010 and University Advanced Standing. Examines the current cyber threat landscape. Educates students on the history and national security implications of cybersecurity and cyberwarfare. Analyzes cyberwarfare capabilities and current operations of several nation-state actors. Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to operate on the strategic policy level in the cyber world by challenging them to analyze and address real world scenarios. Develops the skillset to prepare, present, and defend strategic policy recommendations. Applies cyber knowledge and skillset across government, private sector, and academic settings.
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• NSS 4200: Intelligent Systems and Data Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): NSS 3750. Explores how intelligent systems, (e.g., artificial intelligence, quantum information sciences, and blockchain) are poised to change the strategic landscape for both businesses and governments by commoditizing data and changing decision-making paradigms. Analyzes the potential applications of these technologies across private sector and military-use cases. Discusses strategic investment and resourcing surrounding these technologies by near-peer geopolitical rivals.
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