Program Overview

Program Overview

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Course Details

POLS 437 - International Security

This course explores and debates competing ideas of security to gain a deeper understanding of international and global security in the 21st century. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify and discuss traditional security threats, examine competing strategies for dealing with these threats, and critically evaluate the successes and failures of past and present thinking about security.

Textbooks and Materials

Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

Eric Fattor

Eric Fattor is a scholar of international politics, political theory, and the politics of media. He has taught courses at the University of Denver, University of Colorado, and Hendrix College, and is currently a lecturer of international politics, security, and political theory at Colorado State University.

Course Schedule

Section 801 (Online)

• Date: Aug 25 - Dec 14, 2025 (16 weeks)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines:
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: September 10, 2025
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: October 20, 2025
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: November 14, 2025
• Instructors: Eric Fattor
• Tuition: $1,470 (subject to Board of Governors’ approval in early summer)

Quality Assurance

The Green Quality Course seal of approval is given to undergraduate courses that pass a rigorous review process to ensure accessibility and design standards are met through an internal Quality Matters (QM) review, which evaluates course design.