Human Security and Resilience (MHSR)
MHSR 500 Introduction to Human Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Overview of Human Security paradigm; defining and measuring human security; economic and food vulnerabilities; case studies on global instability and conflict.
MHSR 511 Cybersecurity, Governance, and Human Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Cyber technologies shaping governance, security, and societal resilience. Cyber communication tools and social organization; civic engagement and political movements; intelligence implications of cyber networks; population resilience and hybrid threats; digital authoritarianism, surveillance, and information operations; regulation of digital networks by states and private stakeholders; ethical and policy frameworks for resilient societies.
MHSR 515 International Law and U.S. Security Policy 3 Credits (3,0)
Role of international law and U.S. foreign policy in terrorism, crime, and crises; U.S. law and international norms; privacy law and legal challenges in unified response.
MHSR 520 Principles of International Conflict Resolution 3 Credits (3,0)
Types of organized violent conflicts; diplomatic, economic, legal, and military approaches to conflict resolution; case studies of international conflict resolution efforts.
MHSR 530 Environmental Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Impact of environmental issues on U.S. domestic and foreign policy; transnational environmental threats; projects linking global experiences to environmental security challenges.
MHSR 540 Foundations of Resilience 3 Credits (3,0)
Resilience as a dynamic, multi-dimensional concept. Anticipation, detection, response, adaptation, and recovery across cyber, disaster, and asymmetric security environments; design and management of resilient infrastructures, organizations, and communities; risk assessment and crisis communication; adaptive strategies for evolving threats.
MHSR 550 Resilience Planning and Administration 3 Credits (3,0)
Contemporary strategies for building and sustaining resilience to disasters and crises. Resilience planning at individual, community, organizational, and governmental levels; interdisciplinary research and evidence-based approaches; preparedness, response, recovery, and long-term sustainability; digital technologies and data analytics; climate adaptation strategies.
MHSR 599 Special Topics in Human Security and Resilience 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in human security and resilience.
MHSR 680 Topics in Human Security and Resilience 3 Credits (3,0)
Current and emerging topics in human security and resilience; exploration of national security challenges; analysis of trends, literature, and data on global security issues.
MHSR 690 Human Security and Resilience Capstone 3 Credits (3,0)
Integration of competencies learned in the MHSR program; work-based projects or internships; comprehensive project design, research, and implementation.
MHSR 699 Special Topics in Human Security and Resilience 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in human security and resilience.