Master of Arts in National Security Studies

Program Overview

Webster University's Master of Arts in National Security Studies equips students with a comprehensive understanding of national security issues, analytical skills, and research experience. The program offers a range of core and elective courses, taught by expert faculty, preparing graduates for careers in intelligence, cybersecurity, government, and other national security fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Master of Arts in National Security Studies (MA in NSS) at Webster University is a graduate-level program designed to provide students with the specialized training and research experience necessary to become innovative and critical thinkers in the rapidly changing field of national security.
• The program covers a wide range of topics related to national security, including the actors, contexts, institutions, methods, and ethics of national security decision-making.
• The program's objectives are to help students develop a deep understanding of the complex issues facing national security policymakers, to equip them with the analytical and research skills necessary to conduct research in the field, and to prepare them for careers in national security.

Outline:

• The MA in NSS curriculum consists of 36 credit hours, which include 12 core courses and 6 elective courses.
• The core courses cover the following topics:
Foundations of National Security National Security Policy Intelligence Analysis Cybersecurity Terrorism and Counterterrorism Homeland Security Ethics and National Security Research Methods in National Security Capstone Project or Thesis
• The elective courses allow students to tailor their program to their individual interests and career goals.
Students can choose from a wide range of elective courses, including: International Security Regional Security Cyberwarfare Critical Infrastructure Protection Emergency Management Weapons of Mass Destruction Human Rights and National Security Law and National Security Diplomacy and National Security Strategic Leadership

Assessment:

• Students in the MA in NSS program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
Exams Papers Presentations Research projects Capstone project or thesis

Teaching:

• The MA in NSS program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields.
The faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including: Lectures Discussions Case studies Simulations Guest speakers Field trips Online learning

Careers:

• Graduates of the MA in NSS program are prepared for a variety of careers in national security, including:
Intelligence Analyst Cybersecurity Specialist Government Program Analyst Emergency Management Specialist National Security Analyst Policy Analyst Research Analyst Consultant Law Enforcement Officer Military Officer