Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNCS-5188
Organization's ID:
SSET4005
Organization:
National Cryptologic University
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
18 weeks (720 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Graduate 6 Introduction to Homeland Security and Counterterrorism
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students an understanding of the S&CI analysis process by successfully meeting the criteria on the capstone project written assessment and oral briefing.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Produce an articulate and confident practice briefing
  • Perform investigative interview techniques covering the Essential Elements of Investigation
  • Generate solutions to different challenges by identification and leverage of appropriate analytic techniques
  • Analyze different threat streams affecting S&CI
  • Create two practice written products to influence the reader
  • Document the investigative process
  • Differentiate analytic functions across S&CI
  • Demonstrate networking with analysts from multiple S&CI
  • Evaluate the value and challenges associated with data through research tradecraft
  • Assess unclassified and classified data retrieval tools to find relevant data points for multiple projects
  • Analyze and evaluate data for multiple projects through data analysis tools.

General Topics:

  • Introduction
  • Directorate overview
  • Adjudicative criteria
  • Investigative authorities
  • Introduction to scoping
  • Introduction to employee interviews
  • Liaison offices
  • Professional development
  • Introduction to source interviews
  • Insider threat and CI vulnerabilities
  • Defensive tactics/firearms
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Reinforcement of investigative fundamentals
  • Technology
  • Capstone project
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials