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Courses - Fall 2026
GVPT
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GVPT368X
Special Topics in Government and Politics; Secrets, Spies, and The State: Introduction to the Intelligence Community
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics or International RelationsJointly offered with GFPL390. Credit only granted for GVPT368X or GFPL390.

This is an introduction to the history, structure, and practices of the US intelligence community (IC). This course will provide students with an understanding of the theory and practice of intelligence, including the intelligence cycle, past and present organization of the intelligence community, and future challenges facing intelligence professionals. The course will also examine the capabilities and limitations of the various intelligence collection disciplines, analyticmethodologies, and the relationship between intelligence and policy.