Three New Courses Coming Soon

March 8, 2012

ED 503 - "Constitutional Law and Its Application to DoD Security" Course, April 23-August 17, 2012.

This is a 16-week online course with weekly readings and research and writing assignments.

This course examines the origins of, distribution of, and limitations upon governmental authority under the Constitution of the United States. It includes study of the doctrine of legislative, judicial, and executive action; the powers of Congress, the courts, and the President; and the limitations on Federal and state governmental powers. The course also focuses on Congressional power, executive power, and judicial protection against the abuse of government power in violation of rights, liberties, privileges, or immunities conferred by the Constitution. In particular, the course examines specific cases that have had an impact on DoD security programs.

If you are interested in attending this course, please register via STEPP no later than April 9, 2012.

Should you have any questions regarding this course, please e-mail cdse.education@dss.mil. If you experience problems registering through STEPP, please contact the Registrar's Office at 410-865-3173 or CDSE.Registrar.support@dss.mil.

ED 601 - "Statutory, Legal, and Regulatory Basis of DoD Security Programs" Course, May 14-August 31, 2012

This is a 16-week online course with weekly readings and research and writing assignments.

This course presents the specific statutes, regulations, and Executive Orders driving the establishment and implementation of DoD and Federal security programs.

If you are interested in attending this course, please register via STEPP no later than April 30, 2012.

ED 602 - "Challenges in Analyzing and Managing Risk" Course, May 21-September 14, 2012

This is a 16-week online course with weekly readings and research and writing assignments.

NOTE: The course will be delivered in residence at CDSE during the weeks of 4-8 June and 10-14 September. The remainder of the course will be delivered online.

This course is a comprehensive study of risk management as used by high-level management officials to support decision-making. The course addresses risk management theory and DoD practice of risk management. It builds comfort with risk management decision-making methodology in dealing with imminent security threats. This course requires students to complete a series of assignments in which they apply risk management to a specific mission or project at their agency. The course concludes with each student making a presentation of his or her risk management project to senior leaders in the affected organization.

If you are interested in attending this course, please register via STEPP no later than May 7, 2012.