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Overview
Key facts:
- The Security and Terrorism Studies program at the University of Maryland is dedicated to training and mentoring a new generation of scholars and analysts to holistically examine questions related broadly to terrorism and security. The program uses a "whole of social sciences" approach to prepare students to examine the complex social, political, economic, and psychological underpinnings of terrorist and security threats. Students are exposed to the theoretical and methodological skills necessary to pursue advanced research and/or be successful in an analytic career. The program consists of twelve courses. Courses are offered in an online learning environment. The program can be completed in as little as four semesters.
- The program is appropriate for individuals interested in (and/or currently) working in fields related to intelligence analysis, homeland security analysis, or analysis of other relevant topic areas; and individuals interested in (and/or currently) conducting scholarly research on terrorism and security.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Motivations and Intents of Terrorists and Terrorist Groups
- Societal Impacts of and Responses to Terrorism
- Research Methods in Terrorism and Counterterrorism
- Legal and Criminal Approaches to Counterterrorism
- Countering Violent Extremism: Policy and Practice
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 94
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Management Studies Terrorism & Security View 98 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 94
Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE
- Letter of Recommendation (none)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
- CV/Resume (optional)
- Supplementary Application
Tuition Fee
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International
61416 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1706 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
61416 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1706 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
27648 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 768 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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