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Graduate Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MAMS 502 - Great Leaders in U.S. Military History 3 hours
Analysis of great military leaders in U.S. history. The course focuses on aspects of strategic thinking and decision making common to key individuals, who made lasting contributions to military affairs. Students compare and contrast general characteristics of leadership at all levels and choose a historical figure to study in depth. Special emphasis is on investigating the autobiographical and biographical literature on military leaders and in developing and applying criteria for “greatness.” Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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MAMS 503 - Just War Philosophy 3 hours
Analysis of a critical theory for military ethics. The course attempts to distinguish between justifiable and unjustifiable uses of armed force. As articulated in writings by ethicists, moral theologians, and others, just war theory holds that a conflict can and ought to meet the criteria of justice. Readings for the course will explore when and how both actions of and actions in war ought to be restrained. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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MAMS 504 - National Defense Policy 3 hours
Analysis of national defense policy in the U.S. The course examines the various ways the American political system decides what security issues deserve attention, how it makes policy decisions regarding the military establishment, and the implementation of those decisions by the Commander in Chief. Theoretical models for civilian-military relations will be explored in depth. Readings for the course will analyze the role of national defense in the world today. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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MAMS 510 - Military Studies Research 3 hours
Developing the intellectual scaffolding essential to writing a master’s thesis. Individuals will be responsible for the location, evaluation, and use of appropriate primary and secondary sources on an approved topic. In addition to completing regular progress reports, individual students will produce a research prospectus and an annotated bibliography. The process will be research intensive. Prerequisites: MAMS 501 , MAMS 502 , MAMS 503 , MAMS 504 .
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MAMS 520 - The American Way of War 3 hours
An examination of the American military with a focus on how the nation thinks about, prepares for, and conducts warfare. By emphasizing the interaction of the social and cultural factors that have shaped combat operations over four centuries, this course will examine how Americans organized state-sponsored violence to reflect the intertwined views of civilian leaders and military professionals. The advent of “total war” produced massive destruction, while the nation continued to confront asymmetrical threats. The cases examined throughout the course address the degree to which those responsible for national defense balanced the requirements of the armed forces across the spectrum of conflict.
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MAMS 521 - The Military Family 3 hours
An exploration of the theoretical and practical aspects of military family lifestyle. The course will include case studies of topics such as deployments, separation, reunion, marriage, parenting, and loss with an emphasis on command and supervision responsibilities. Prerequisite: MAMS 510 . This course is for non-Missouri residents.
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MAMS 531 - Resiliency for the Military Profession 3 hours
An exploration of risk and resiliency processes during and after military service. The course focuses on defining resilience, examining sources of risk and protection within families and individuals, and examining appropriate prevention programs. Discussion will also cover promotion of one’s own resilience as well as well-being within the military profession. Prerequisite: MAMS 510 .
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MAMS 541 - Diversity in the American Military 3 hours
An examination of the effects of the various individual characteristics, especially gender, race, ethnicity, religion, region, sexual orientation, and status, on the American military. The course considers the interplay between cultural values, norms, beliefs, and attitudes as well as other factors such as technological change, demographic patterns, occupational structures, labor shortages, and military effectiveness. Policy questions are considered, including arguments and evidence regarding inclusion and exclusion in the armed forces of the U.S.
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MAMS 551 - The Problem of Genocide 3 hours
An investigation of genocide from a multidisciplinary perspective. The course will explore theoretical explanations for genocide, ethnic cleansings, and political mass killing. Students will examine several historical case studies and consider what societies can do to remember and to prevent genocide. Prerequisite: MAMS 510 .
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MAMS 561 - Strategies of the Cold War 3 hours
An examination of the formulation, implementation, and evolution of American foreign policy doctrines and military planning during the cold war period. Nuclear deterrence and proliferation will be discussed. The course will focus on national security strategies from 1945 through 1991. Prerequisite: MAMS 510 .
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MAMS 571 - The Military and the Media 3 hours
An investigation into the relationship between the military and the media. Specifically, the course will address the mass communication tactics and strategies used by military organizations. In addition to surveying literature about the nature and components of propaganda, students will analyze the specific mediated composition of propaganda campaigns in recent history. The course will utilize research on the military and the media for an understanding of ongoing propaganda messages produced today.
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MAMS 581 - Economics of War and Defense 3 hours
An examination of economic issues related to war, the military, and industry. The course will consider the need for defense spending as a public good. Further, it will examine the impact of war and military spending on both the macroeconomy and the microeconomy, giving special consideration to its effects on market structure and economic growth. Finally, the course will explore the economics of the changing nature of the military in terms of technological change, privatization of activities, outsourcing and the nature of modern warfare.
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MAMS 600 - Military Studies Thesis 3 hours
Completing a master’s thesis on an approved topic. Individual students will explore the writing and publishing process, from thesis to monograph and beyond. They will complete a typewritten, submitted, revised and defended product before the end of the term. Based upon primary and secondary sources of information, the expected length is at least 50 pages. Teleconferencing will be required. Prerequisite: 30 hours of MAMS coursework to include MAMS 510 .
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