Master of Arts in National Security Studies/Master of Science in Criminal Justice

The multi-disciplinary master of arts in national security studies trains students to become experts in the issues, skills, theories, laws and techniques necessary to work in the rapidly changing field of national security. This degree focuses on preparing students to be innovative and critical thinkers capable of taking on the continually evolving landscape of securing the nation from internal and external threats. All students take coursework that gives them an overview of the actors, institutions, contexts, methods and ethics of national security decision-making while learning how to conduct research in the field. Then they focus their studies on a particular specialization in one of three tracks: international and regional security, cybersecurity, or criminal justice.