MA Security Policy Studies at George Washington University

Programme overview

A master's degree in security policy studies can open doors to future employment in the security policy institutions of the federal government, the private sector, international organizations such as NATO, and the many nonprofit institutions engaged in security policy work. Security policy studies is a policy oriented program focusing on international security issues and the policy responses to those issues, with particular emphasis on emerging transnational threats. These threats include weapons of mass destruction; terrorism; regional and ethnic conflicts; international crime; and the security implications of a globalized economy.

Faculty: Elliott School of International Affairs | Department: Graduate Programs, Elliott School of International Affairs | Duration: 3 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

See notes below regarding special topics and skills courses, the capstone sequence, and the thesis option**. Students complete a two-course capstone sequence that most closely matches the thematic area of their coursework. The capstone sequence includes a 2-credit capstone workshop taken before the 2-credit capstone seminar. Students must have completed at least 18 credits of coursework prior to starting the capstone sequence.

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Entry requirements

Fall: January 7th - Fellowship & Application Deadline Spring: October 1st - Fellowship & Application Deadline Applications for admission will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis after the fellowship deadlines have passed, but students will not be considered for fellowships. Two (2) letters are required. Applicants should submit one (1) academic letter from a professor and one (1) professional reference. Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to yo

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

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