2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 30, 2026  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

CCD 3500 - Clearance Ready: Immersion into Classified Culture



Credit Hour(s): 1

Course Description: This course introduces students to clearance-related concepts, terminology, and expectations when working in classified environments. Students will explore national security strategy, security domains (e.g., OPSEC, COMSEC, INFOSEC), and learn how individual behavior and communication influence trust and adjudication decisions. Through practical exercises and weekly engagement, students gain immersion into the culture and language of secure federal workspaces.

Course Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Grade Mode: Pass/Unsatisfactory
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer