COURSE CURRICULUM

The program requires 36 credit hours, including core courses such as INTL 5000 Introduction to International Relations, NTSC 5000 Introduction to National Security Studies, NTSC 5100 Research Methods in National Security Studies, INTL 5590 International Security, and NTSC 6000 National Security Studies Capstone. Students must also complete 18 credit hours of electives from areas like international law, intelligence, homeland security, and military studies. Examples include INTL 5860 Issues in International Politics, INTL 5890 Terrorism in World Politics, and LEGL 5450 American Constitutional Law. The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, culminating in a capstone project that demonstrates mastery of national security concepts and analytical skills.