Nov 23, 2024  
2023-24 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2023-24 Graduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

National Security, MA


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The intelligence field is a growing one, and the need for qualified intelligence analysts is increasing. The national security program is designed to help prepare students to work in the growing field of intelligence and security studies. The courses were designed to maximize student preparation for a wide range of intelligence careers and directly address the course components and skills identified and outlined by the Defense Intelligence Agency. The graduate courses will be available entirely online and will include courses that comprise two certificates: one in intelligence studies and another in homeland security.

Admissions Requirements

Admission to the Master of National Security will require a minimal undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale with at least 2.8 on the last 60 hours, consistent with the Office of Research and Graduate Study’s requirements.

  • Submit official transcripts from each college/university attended to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies at least 30 days before entering.
  • Complete the application available at applytexas.org. An application fee of $50 is required when applying.
  • A statement of purpose submitted to the program coordinator, Dr. Julie Harrelson-Stephens at harrelsoj@sfasu.edu

Program Requirements

Electives


Twenty-four hours of NISS electives.

Final Requirement Option


Students will have to successfully pass comprehensive exams, which will cover critical concepts from their courses. The comprehensive exams will be used to evaluate the achievement of programmatic goals. In the case of students who intend to go on to a Ph.D. program, a thesis option will be required. The thesis will examine a significant question in the field of national security by examining the culmination of research in their field. 

Comprehensive Exam


Three hours with approval from the program director.

Thesis Writing


Three hours with approval from the program director.

Total hours: 36


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