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Graduate Program: International Security Studies (Certificate NDP)

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Program/Degree
International Security Studies (Certificate NDP)  
Program Description

ISS Program Website: https://iss.sbs.arizona.edu/

The International Security Studies program exposes future decision makers and analysts to security challenges faced by the United States and the global community. We designed the program for both military and civilian personnel seeking careers across a wide range of security-related fields, including intelligence, foreign policy analysis, foreign service, and military careers. The program is also useful for those seeking a career in government, the private sector, and nongovernmental organizations with interests in international affairs. 

As contemporary security goes beyond military capacity and force, our courses cover a wide variety of topics, including armed conflict, terrorism, foreign policy, and the environment, as well as a number of regions around the globe, including Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, Latin America, and the United States. 

The ISS program is fully online, and all courses are 8-weeks long to accommodate students working full-time or part-time while engaging with the ISS program.  

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

School of Government and Public Policy

The School of Government and Public Policy was formed in 2009 by combining two highly ranked programs – Political Science and Public Administration and Policy - and bringing them under a single roof. Located in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, SGPP is one of the largest schools at the University of Arizona and is uniquely situated to serve as a new model for public affairs education by promoting high-caliber research, teaching, community outreach, and civic leadership.

By offering leading programs in political science, international relations, public policy, and public management, SGPP prepares students for leadership positions in the public and nonprofit sectors.   

 
College

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

 
Campuses where offered

Arizona International Direct - Online

Arizona Online - Online

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Paulette Kurzer
520-621-1726
Graduate Program Coordinator
Paulette Kurzer
520-621-1726
Director of Graduate Studies
Paulette Kurzer
520-621-1726
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Tammy Tran
520-621-0119
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

To be admitted into the ISS certificate program, we require: 

  • Undergraudate degree from an accredited institution
  • Minmum 2.75 GPA

The application consists of: 

  • The online application
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are sufficient for the application; official transcripts are only required after you have been admitted)
  • Resume
  • One reference
 
Standardized Tests

No standardized tests are required for the department, however the Graduate College requires proof of English proficiency for any international applicant born in a country where English is not the official language. Please see the Graduate College for more. 

 
Funding Opportunities

The certificate is not available for federal financial aid because it is considered a non-degree program.

The DoD Tuition Assistance Office and Veterans Services are availalbe for active duty military personnel and veterans for any questions relating to military assistance programs.

 
Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

  • Fall: July 31st
  • Spring: December 10th
  • Summer: April 1st

International Applicants:

  • Fall: July 31st
  • Spring: December 10th
  • Summer: April 1st
  • Note: No visas are needed to attend this online program
 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants may be considered for conditional admission to this program at the department's discretion.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

12 

Core Coursework Requirements

The certificate in International Security Studies requires 12 graduate credit hours, all of which are electives. See below for a list of electives. 

 
Elective Coursework

PA 561A: Climate Change: Science, Policy, and Security
PA 579: Intelligence and U.S. National Security
POL 511A: The Psychology of Group Conflict and Cooperation
POL 516A: Strategic Nonviolent Conflict
POL 519: Terrorism and Counterterrorism
POL 520A: How Terrorism Ends
POL 521A: Transnational Organized Crime and National Security
POL 528A: Democracy and Peace
POL 530A: Dynamics of Civil Wars
POL 540A: Global Political Economy
POL 542A: European Politics and Society
POL 544A: International Relations of Sub-Saharan Africa
POL 545A: Security in New Democracies
POL 546A: Politics of Islamism
POL 548A: Politics and Security in Central Asia
POL 550A: Research Design in the Social Sciences
POL 551: Russian Foreign Policy
POL 553A: Media and International Affairs
POL 555: American Foreign Policy
POL 556A: Issues in Cybersecurity and Cyberwar
POL 557A: The Politics of Cybersecurity
POL 558A : Politics in the Digital Age
POL 559A: Comparing US and EU Democracy Promotion Policy in the MENA region
POL 561A: Concepts of Human Rights and Security
POL 562A: Natural Resources and International Security in Latin America
POL 563A: Gender as a Component of International Security
POL 564: International Relations of East Asia
POL 565A: International Politics of the Middle East
POL 567A: Emerging Powers in the Global System
POL 569A: Armed Conflict
POL 578A: Geospatial Intelligence – Foundations and Concepts
POL 580A: Mexican National Security
POL 581A: Domestic Politics and American Foreign Policy
POL 582A: International Law and Organizations
POL 588A: The Politics of Energy Security

Please see our course list for more information

 
Additional Requirements

None

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 

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Last revised 30 Sep 2022
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