Civ-Mil Relations Star Wars

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Juris Doctor

THIS IS THE COURSE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! Civil Military Relations have long been taken for granted in societies such as the United States. As a retired military officer, I can honestly say I never gave civil-military relations much thought until attending my Ph.D. courses. I was fascinated to learn that 1) there are numerous theories on civil-military relations and 2) they matter! In the face of continuing challenges globally, I decided to combine what I consider to be one of the more important topics for our current and future leaders, with my lifelong passion for Star Wars! Yes: you heard it here first. This course will analyze civil-military relations through the lens (maybe tinted eye visors of Lord Vader) of Star Wars. COURSE OBJECTIVES This course helps fulfill the McCourt School of Public Policy learning goals of: To develop critical and systems thinking skills related to civil-military problems; formulating and implementing appropriate solutions for civil-military challenges; and making effective decisions at the international, national, regional, state, or local level regarding how to best implement civil-military policy. To develop a set of core skills in civil-military relations to include understanding the role of government, the military, society, and the individual in the context of military operations. To develop effective communication skills as a policy professional in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors regarding the challenges and opportunities of civil-military relations. To utilize the in-depth world of Star Wars to delve into a complex topic in a fun way!