Find out more about Graduate Certificate in National Security Studies

Program Details

The Certificate in National Security Studies is designed for students who want to be more grounded in U.S. national security and how to forecast future issues. You may earn a 12-credit (4 course) certificate of graduate studies in a targeted discipline, either to expand your degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Through this program, you explore how you can grow as a principled leader in government for the health and prosperity of our nation and our world. You will learn to interpret the history of national security affairs through a global and biblical lens. You will also learn to predict emerging issues and recommend resolutions.

• Examine U.S. foreign policy and America's role in the world today.
• Study national security law and cybersecurity policy, including language and technical specifications of cyber weapons, critical infrastructure, cyberattack and cyberconflict.
• Strengthen your understanding of terrorism, homeland security and crisis management to mitigate, prevent and respond to disaster.