Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Course focuses upon how public policy is put into action, with a focus on developing knowledge and skills essential for addressing some of society¿s most complex problems.

The course provides an overview of contemporary issues related to mental and behavioral health conditions, addresses challenges related to mental health policies in the United States, and explores policy reforms and intervention strategies.

Course familiarizes students with the policies defining the K-12 U.S. education system.

Economic modeling and analysis of decision-making by individuals and firms. Particular emphasis is placed on long-term decisions, decision-making under uncertainly, and cost-benefit analysis, and on the development of professional-grade quantitative analysis, writing, and presentation skills.

Course focuses on the practice, structure and governance of the U.S. intelligence community. 

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Course examines the nature and extend of poverty in the U.S., its causes and consequences, and the antipoverty effects of existing and proposed government programs and policies.

This course explores how North Korea has evolved into a "mafia state," engaging in illicit activities to circumvent international sanctions to fund its national secruity priorities. Students will learn about the challenges faced by international governments to stop Pyongyang from raising funds to fund its ballistic and nuclear programs. Additional work required of graduate students.

This course examines how criminals evade the global framework of money laundering regulations and laws to exploit the financial industry. Students will discuss government policies that enable public and private stakeholders to identify, assess, and combat financial crime threats more effectively. Additional work for graduate students.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.