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Master of Arts in National Security Studies

Requirements (46 units)

The M.A. in National Security Studies is a professionally oriented, interdisciplinary, graduate-level program housed within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The program is designed to develop an understanding of the substance and principles of defense policy analysis, strategic planning and arms control in relation to the contemporary international environment. Flexibility within elective courses permits the student to emphasize research in national security issues of his or her special interests.

The program is relevant to established career personnel in defense analysis and related specialties, the military services, the civil service and the intelligence community. Additionally, the program is structured to provide motivated persons holding a Bachelor of Arts degree and/or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with the higher educational skills necessary for entry into the above mentioned career fields or to pursue doctoral studies. The program is intended for evening students primarily and, therefore, classes are predominantly scheduled between 6 and 10 p.m.


Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Mark Clark
Located in: SB-209
Phone Number: (909) 537-5491
E-Mail: mtclark@csusb.edu
Website: http://polisci.csusb.edu/nss/