FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2004

CONTACT: Steve Dolan
(619) 594-5664
sdolan@mail.sdsu.edu

SAN DIEGO, Tuesday, March 9, 2003 - San Diego State University's College of Extended Studies and Department of Political Science present a course titled "Mind of a Terrorist," Friday, April 2 from 3-9 pm and Saturday, April 10 from 8 am-5 pm.

This course is designed to explore the mindset, created within a social, political, and religious context that leads young men and women to acts of terrorism, including suicide attacks.

Instructor Dipak Gupta is a professor in the Political Science Department at SDSU, and co-director of the Institute for International Security and Conflict Resolution. He is the author of several books including "Path to Collective Madness: A Study in Social Order and Political Pathology," and "Analyzing Public Policy: Concepts, Tools and Techniques."

The class fee is $160. To register or for more information, call (619) 594-5152 or visit www.NeverStopLearning.net.

SDSU's College of Extended Studies offers a wide variety of lifelong learning classes, seminars, and certificate programs. Career advancement courses are offered in many areas of management, leadership, and quality improvement while self-enrichment courses range from astronomy to web design. Additionally, the College offers over 25 certificate programs, online courses, and many other learning opportunities. To register or for more information, call (619) 594-5152 or log on to www.NeverStopLearning.net.