Interested in advancing your career with a graduate degree or certificate in International Security Studies? Learn how to apply to our fully online program.
Application Deadlines
Summer 2019
Apply by April 1, 2019
Fall 2019
Apply by July 31, 2019
Spring 2020
Apply by December 10, 2019
Admission Requirements
M.A. in International Security Studies
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- GRE not required
Graduate Certificate in International Security Studies
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- GPA of 2.75 or higher
- GRE not required
International Students
International students must also demonstrate English language proficiency.
Application Materials Checklist
- Graduate College application
- Official transcripts from all relevant institutions
- Current resume
- Statement of Purpose
No GRE scores or letters of recommendation required!
Online Graduate Application
The application for both the M.A. and certificate programs is available online through UA GradApp, the UA Graduate Admissions Application. After you enter your personal details and educational history, choose Arizona Online as the campus and International Security Studies from the list of either Master's or Certificate programs.
Transcripts
You will need to supply official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. Please have these documents delivered to Dr. Kirssa Ryckman, either electronically or through the mail, at:
School of Government and Public Policy
315 Social Sciences
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721-0027
Statement of Purpose
Your statement of purpose should overview your future goals and career objectives, and how the ISS program will fit in with your future plans. The questions below will help you get started on this requirement.
- What are your career objectives?
- How have your undergraduate education and work experience contributed to your degree objectives?
- How will this graduate program help advance your career?
- Please provide any other information that you think will be helpful to the admissions committee.
Questions?
Review our frequently asked questions or contact us.