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Earn a National Security Degree 100% Online!
Earn a National Security Degree 100% Online!

Broaden your international perspective and bring depth to your study of the world regions and national security areas. Earning an online National Security degree from American Public University (APU) can be your first step!

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B.A. in International Relations
M.A. in National Security Studies


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Endless Career Opportunities

Endless Career OpportunitiesGraduates are prepared for mid-level and senior careers in defense, state, intelligence, and security organizations and are prepared to enroll in advanced educational programs in defense and security studies or international relations.

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Two Distinguished National Security Faculty

Dr. Michael Collier is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander where he was a deepwater cutter operations and a sub-specialist in military and law enforcement intelligence. His senior officer assignments included tours as Coast Guard and Police Attaché  -> More

Professor Ron Mangum is a retired brigadier general with the U.S. Army and still provides advice on consultation on security affairs. As an adjunct faculty member at American Public University, he teaches the core course NS503 Institutions of National Security in the master's program as well as several electives -> More

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