As technology, social issues and climate change accelerate, so do threats to our social systems and way of life. Our international security program has evolved to prepare students to enter this environment. Living in a globalized world requires innovative approaches to solve issues related to economics, environmental wellness and social justice in order to improve individual lives and strengthen international security. Topics covered include strategy, foreign policy, intelligence, homeland security, emerging security threats, regional security and conflict resolution. Our program takes a multi-disciplinary approach to examining the causes and consequences of various threats, as well as the means of preventing and mitigating them. We provide an educational framework that addresses linkages between international, societal and individual threats. Our program emphasizes not only critical academic knowledge but the communications skills and forthright to develop and articulate real-world solutions. Graduates have gone on to work for the State Department, Central Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation and a range of think tanks and defense institutions. Today’s security environment is increasingly complex — marked by global conflicts, emerging technologies, and climate-related destabilization. This program takes a broad view of security, addressing these and other threats, including ethnic and gender-directed violence. You’ll develop expertise in conflict dynamics and explore the underlying causes of insecurity, including extreme nationalism and xenophobia, racism and misogyny, rising authoritarianism and democratic erosion, climate change, and pandemics. You’ll also build an understanding of the role of diplomacy, conflict resolution, peace-keeping, intelligence, and military capability in providing security. Whether you plan to work in government, international organizations, or the private sector, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to contribute to a more just and secure world.
