Offers a comprehensive introduction to classified records and archives for students and practitioners interested in becoming familiar both with the details of security classification policies and protocols, as well as how the classification scheme fits within a larger historical and archival context. Beginning with looking at the history of specific laws and Executive Orders governing US classification, the course will provide an overview of how archival practices and federal recordkeeping policies influence the maintenance of classified records. The specifics of classification will be explored, including the classification process, levels of classification, declassification procedures, and maintaining secure records in both traditional and electronic form. Additional subjects will include providing public access to classified records, understanding international security standards, criticism of the existing security classification scheme in the US, and recent scandals involving the handling of classified records.