Graduate Certificate in Global Security Studies at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

A 15-credit-hour graduate certificate focused on conflict processes, arms control, weapons proliferation, terrorism, international law and U.S. national security institutions. It gives students analytical tools to evaluate and model threats to U.S. and global security.

Faculty: Graduate School | Department: Political Science | Duration: 15 graduate credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Students take International Politics (POLS 580) and four courses from options including Nuclear Security Science and Analysis, Foundations of Security Studies, War, Peace and Grand Strategy, International Law, Conflict Processes, and Arms Control, Deterrence and Nuclear Nonproliferation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students admitted to Political Science or other master's or doctoral programmes can earn the certificate alongside their degree without Political Science admission. Applicants not admitted at UT submit an online application to the Office of Graduate Admissions for the certificate. Available as add-on or stand-alone.

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.

Duration: 15 graduate credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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