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National Security Studies-Capstone Option (General)

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Tuition USD 350 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 350 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery Online
Location Dearing, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The National Security Studies-Capstone Option (General) at American Public University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the National Security Studies-Capstone Option (General) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 350 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 350 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the National Security Studies-Capstone Option (General) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Design and Methods
  2. Institutions of National Security
  3. U.S. National Security
  4. International Security
  5. National Security and Globalization
  6. Current and Emerging Threats to U.S. National Security
  7. Drug Cartels and the Narcotics Threat
  8. Homeland Security and Defense
  9. Security Risk Management
  10. Weapons of Mass Destruction and the New Terrorism
  11. Domestic Terrorism and Extremist Groups
  12. Strategic Intelligence
  13. Collection
  14. Intelligence Operations
  15. Intelligence Analysis
  16. Intelligence and Homeland Security
  17. Transnational Crime and Narcotics
  18. Terrorism: Assessing the Past to Forecast the Future
  19. Strategic Geography and Geopolitics
  20. Politics and War
  21. International Negotiation
  22. Government and Security in Korea
  23. Latin American Security Issues
  24. Seminar in Middle East Politics and Security
  25. Advanced Cybercrime Analysis
  26. Cyber Ethics: Privacy and Intellectual Property
  27. Law, Ethics and Cybersecurity
  28. The Non-State Soldier
  29. Cyber Policy and Practice in National Security

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Graduate Student Admission Requirements

  • You will need a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree (or higher) from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).\xc2\xa0
  • If you have a non-U.S. transcript, please view our international admissions page for more information.
  • You will be asked to submit a legible color copy of your valid government-issued photo ID. Military students, except Air Force, can submit a government issued JST transcript. \xc2\xa0

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 350 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 350 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 350 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 350 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact American Public University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About American Public University

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Dearing, United States

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
  • Credits 3
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