Program Overview

Master of Arts in International Security Studies (Master's)

Coursework Location(s)

• Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Minimum Credit Units

• 34 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

Offering a wide-ranging examination of current and prospective security challenges faced by the United States and the global community, the Master of Arts in International Security Studies readies you to address security challenges related to political, environmental, technological and social trends. 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 online program 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.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 83.64%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 1.4185 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 71.15%
• Enrollment % Female: 28.85%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 28.85%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Master of Arts