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6 Start Dates

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40 Electives

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2 Capstone Options

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The ISS program features a flexible and customizable curriculum that enables students to tailor their studies to their specific interests and career aspirations. Whether choosing to specialize in a particular area or expand their knowledge across diverse fields, students have the freedom to craft a personalized academic path while gaining a comprehensive education in international security.

 

Program Requirements

 

Master of Arts

Graduate Certificate

Courses

10-11

4

Credits

34

12

Capstone Project

Required

Not Required

 

 

Student Project Spotlights

 

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Settar Mengli '25

"One of my most impactful projects focused on geospatial intelligence mapping. Using ArcGIS, I analyzed open-source geospatial data to evaluate security risks and identify patterns in global conflict scenarios. This project highlighted integrating technology with security analysis to produce actionable insights. It also deepened my understanding of research and data visualization's role in risk management and strategic decision-making."

 

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Amanda Vidimos '24

"One of the most challenging and rewarding was an independent research study conducted with two fellow students, researching how social media influences migrants' navigation of border policies. ... We analyzed over 2,000 social media posts to assess their accuracy in relation to existing policies and to understand the potential influence social media has on migrants' decision-making and comprehension of policy navigation."