Global Security Studies, Master of Arts at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Global Security Studies program is designed for students who are looking to develop or expand their expertise regarding the security challenges of the twenty-first century. Students confront the complexities of today’s security environment with the latest policy and theoretical tools for analysis and action.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

A single course cannot satisfy a core and concentration requirement. For example, a student could use AS.470.756 Understanding Modern War , to satisfy a Core Customizable (Writing) or Strategic Studies Concentration requirement, but not both. Students pursuing a concentration must select four courses from the concentration list. 12 Total credits: 36.

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Entry requirements

Statement of Purpose: Please provide a statement, up to one page in length, describing your personal background and/or a part of your life experience that has shaped you or your goals. Feel free to elaborate on personal challenges and opportunities that have influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree at Johns Hopkins. “ America does not go abroad in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to freedom and independence of all. ” — John Quincy Adams This quote reflects the trends in American national security for much of the nation’s history.

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