Focuses on the way interdisciplinary scholars in national security at the interface of history and political science ask questions and propose answers. Introduces the basics of research, writing and criticism with an eye toward how solutions are constructed from diverse sources. Evaluates primary and secondary sources including identifying purpose, intended audience and biases.

• Demonstrate how significant events, movements, and transformations in military history influenced the development of U.S. military institutions and broader societal changes
• Identify the socio-political impact of the military by critically assessing its role in shaping domestic policies, civil-military relations, and global power dynamics
• Explain and critically evaluate the organizational structures, roles, and hierarchies within military institutions, emphasizing their historical evolution and operational significance
• Describe the experiences of veterans through diverse cultural, historical, and social lenses, identifying the ways these experiences inform the evolving definitions of civic participation
• Develop the ability to identify, navigate and critically assess military and veterans’ resources in the VA and DOD, demonstrating proficiency in accessing and utilizing these systems effectively to support service members and veterans
• Communicate key themes and coherent arguments related to military and veterans’ issues, integrating insights from the course to propose informed solutions to contemporary challenges in these fields using qualitative and quantitative sources

This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.

This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the AMIT: American Institutions General Studies requirement for Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.

To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.