This course on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) will examine the non-violent approaches to countering violent extremism, such as prevention (preventing violent extremism, PVE), intervention, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs. The course will also examine the pathways individuals take to extremism, with a focus on the myriad of push and pull factors that can contribute to radicalization. The course will also examine the various types of CVE/PVE programs developed by governmental and non-governmental entities. Finally, the course is experiential by design and students will be expected to work in a group format to provide a deliverable to a client in the CVE/PVE field. This year’s class will have the State of New York’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) as its client. DHSES has a long-track record of hiring MIIS grads.