The Master of Arts in National Security Studies prepares students for mid and senior level positions in national and international security policy, security and intelligence analysis, and related fields. Graduates of the program can be found across the national and international security community as civilian and military policy-makers, action-officers, analysts, instructors, and consultants. The program is an excellent substitute for military or civilian personnel unable to attend a staff or war college, but who require a strong background in the substantive knowledge and analytic skills required of security specialists. The program is also excellent preparation for those who will eventually attend a staff or war college as it incorporates instruction in advanced security analysis not normally taught in senior military schools.
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| 2010-2011 Program Completion Rate | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal time to completion for full-time student | 2 years | |||
| Graduates who completed in this time | 41%1 | |||
| 1 Data may be “not available” if the program has no graduates during reporting period or if it has not been in existence the normal time for completion. If 0%, then graduates in the reporting period took longer than the average time, usually because they were part-time students. 91% of our students are employed full time and do not take a full-time course load. | ||||
| Tuition & Fees as of October 1, 2011 | Median Loan Debt of 2010-2011 Graduates | |||
| Tuition (before any awarded transfer credit) | $11,700 | Federal Loans4 | $0 | |
| Transfer Credit Evaluation fee (if applicable) | $50 | Private educational loans | $0 | |
| Graduation fee | $100 | Institution financing plan | $0 | |
| Comprehensive Exam | $2502 | |||
| Books and supplies | $1,500-$2,1003 | |||
| On-campus room and board | Not applicable | |||
| 2 If a comprehensive exam is required to complete your program of study there will be an additional fee of $250. This fee covers the cost of exam supplies and materials. 3 Students must obtain their own software when required for a course or program. | 4 This figure does not include PLUS loans or TEACH grants converted to Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans. | |||
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This program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue a job in this field or related fields. Although career and professional development services are available to students and graduates, finding a job is the individual responsibility of the student. We do not guarantee that any student will be placed in any particular job, or at all.