PA5983

PA 5983 - Introduction to Election Security (1 Cr.) Online may be available

HHH Administration (10736) THHH - Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs

PA 5983 - Introduction to Election Security (1 Cr.) Online may be available

Course description

This course will examine the history of cyberattacks on the United States and the American election system, with special attention to the 2016 election cycle. Students will explore the types of cybersecurity threats that exist and strategies to protect against them; understand the roles different levels of government can play in the process, and hear from key officials about the issues raised by the official response to election security threats at the federal, state and local levels as well as in related private sector communities.

Minimum credits

1

Maximum credits

1

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPN - Student Option No Audit

Lecture

Requirements

000017

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

02669

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Fall