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TERRORISM

POLISCI 347
Course Description

Examines the causes of terrorism, goals and strategies pursued by terrorist groups, the consequences of terrorism, and counterterrorism policies adopted by governments. Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 319 prior to fall 2017

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing and (POLISCI 104 , POLISCI 120 , POLISCI 140 , POLISCI 182 , 184, INTLST 101 or LEGALST/POLISCI 217 ) or (POLI SCI 103, 106, or 186 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
2.75

-13.74% from Historical

Completion Rate
95.41%

-1.17% from Historical

A Rate
15.6%

-49.1% from Historical

Class Size
109

-30.13% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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