Foundations in Military and National Security Law

SLN #: 13807
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 006
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Hooper
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
The objectives of this course are to introduce students to the complex legal issues involving the United States military operations throughout the world to include how national security law is implemented within the Department of Defense. In addition, this course will review the unique role that military lawyers play in advising commanders on various areas of the law. The course will be split into three sections: (1) criminal military justice; (2); administrative law; (3) and operational law. Though some of these topics are discussed in other law school classes, this class will focus on the unique aspects of these topics in the military setting and will give students a new perspective on how the law impacts military actions.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: 3-5 page paper with oral presentations
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: Remotely

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.