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Become an Expert in the Rapidly Changing Field of National Security
National security experts protect citizens and government officials from a broad range of threats 鈥� including foreign, domestic, physical and cybersecurity threats. When you earn a Master of Arts in National Security Studies from 黑料网, you鈥檒l have the specialized training and research experience to be an innovative and critical thinker who can adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of national security.
Our program covers the top issues of national security by providing an overview of the actors, contexts, institutions, methods and ethics of national security decision-making, while helping you learn how to conduct research in the field to improve it at a systemic level.
We鈥檝e created an accessible and affordable master鈥檚 in National Security program that lets you earn your degree through convenient 黑料网 Online courses, so you won鈥檛 have to choose between professional, personal and educational time to earn your degree and advance your career. We also participate in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs鈥� Yellow Ribbon Program for GI education, which helps military students avoid out-of-pocket tuition and fees that may exceed their tuition benefits.
Choose Webster for Your Master's in National Security
Get Real-World Experience
Prepare for national security jobs through experiential learning in a capstone project or thesis focused on the issues of national security that most interest you. We also encourage you to seek out internships and engage in fieldwork as part of your national security degree.
Work With Experienced Faculty Mentors
Thanks to the small classes in our master鈥檚 in National Security degree program, you鈥檒l enjoy a quality educational experience working with established scholars and practitioners specializing in a wide range of issues of national security.
Customize Your Curriculum
To help you prepare for your ideal national security job, you鈥檒l concentrate your master鈥檚 in National Security in one of three areas:
- International and Regional Security
- Cybersecurity
- Criminal Justice
Master of Arts in National Security Studies
Find out more about the overall national security program curriculum, electives, learning outcomes and more.
What Can You Do With a Graduate National Security Studies Degree?
Our National Security Studies degree gives you the essential skills, research experience and fieldwork opportunities to prepare you for addressing many of the most pressing issues of national security in the United States.
The skills in research, analysis and threat identification will help set you apart from other candidates as you apply for national security jobs across the country and globe. Roles you could qualify for include:
- Intelligence Analyst
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Government Program Analyst
- Emergency Management Specialist
- National Security Analyst
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If you have more questions about the program, your application or other enrollment-related inquiries, contact our Admissions Office.
Call 314-246-7800 or 800-753-6765 or send an email to admit@webster.edu.