Overview

The coursework - created specifically for the program - reviews the principal features of international security, touching on topics such as foreign policy, nontraditional threats and armed conflict.

The International Security Studies program at The University of Arizona accommodates students working full and part time and is designed for both military and civilian personnel seeking careers in intelligence, policy analysis and the private sector.

Learning Objectives

The ISS program is designed to enable students to:

Identify the central themes of modern security studies, especially as related to the student’s concentration and interests. This may include:
traditional security threats, such as war and violence
non-traditional security threats, such as the environment, resource management, and human security
foreign policy, including foreign policy creation, the influence of important foreign policy actors, and areas of foreign policy (such as democracy promotion)
the influence of globalization
Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and explain international security phenomena as well as the broad theories and principles of international security studies.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills in the analysis and evaluation of the modern security environment and foreign policies.
Build and present arguments relating to international security, by conducting original research, generating arguments, and communicating those arguments through academic writing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Security
International Strategy
The Psychology of Group Conflict and Cooperation
Strategic Nonviolent Conflict
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
How Terrorism Ends
Transnational Organized Crime and National Security
Immigration & Border Security
Democracy and Peace
Dynamics of Civil Wars
Global Political Economy
European Politics and Society
International Relations of Sub-Saharan Africa
Security in New Democracies
Politics of Islamism
Crime and Violence in Latin America
Politics and Security in Central Asia
Research Design in the Social Sciences
Russian Foreign Policy
Media and International Affairs

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Unofficial Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework of any major. If the applicant is offered admission to the program, they need to supply official transcripts to the Graduate College.
GPA of 3.0 or Higher (on a 4.0 scale)
Résumé describing all relevant professional and academic experience.
Statement of Purpose that reviews your career goals, and how the ISS program will fit with your plans.
Recommendation from someone who can speak to your ability to succeed in graduate school. This is not a traditional letter, instead the Graduate Admissions Application system will prompt the recommender to answer three simple questions.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23800 USD / full

≈ 23800 USD / full
Out-of-State

23800 USD / full

≈ 23800 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

23800 USD / full

≈ 23800 USD / full

Funding

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