M.S. in National Security Program Quick Facts
Program Format: On-Campus or 100% Online
Total Credits: 36
Concentrations Available: 4
Tuition Discount: 50% discount for Public Safety Personnel
Experienced practitioners
Students benefit by learning from experienced practitioners in the field who possess experience in the FBI, CIA, United Nations, Connecticut State Police, private investigation labs, security agencies, and more. Whether you are currently working in the security field or wish to embark on your first career, the program will prepare you with the necessary skills to succeed in the intelligence community. Students in the program are required to complete an internship, research, or thesis experience prior to graduation. Areas of research include, but are not limited to, national security, public safety, emergency management, and homeland security. A concentration in Information Protection and Security in the program allows students to pursue specific study in cybersecurity and the protection of information systems within the intelligence community.
Hands-on Experience
Students in the program have unique hands-on learning opportunities in classroom facilities like the computer crime laboratory and in specialized fieldwork in an optional internship with organizations like the State of Connecticut, federal and state agencies, or private firms like Sikorsky Aircraft, located a short distance from campus.
Choose On-campus or Online
The Master of Science in National Security can be completed on-campus or fully online, giving you the flexibility to choose the program that works best for you and your career.
Learn From Professors Who Are Dedicated to Your Success
Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
M.S. in National Security Concetrations and Courses
The information below comes directly from the latest Academic Catalog:
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All University of New Haven students have access to the many resources available through the University’s Career Development Center, which has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.
From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.
Learn MoreNational Security Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
Through our innovative Dual Degree program, students can earn both their undergraduate and graduate degree through a streamlined admissions process. The M.S. in National Security pairs with three different undergraduate degree possibilities.
Our Dual Degree combination of B.S. in Criminal Justice + M.S. in National Security gives students a base in criminal justice plus experience in the national security realm, propelling a career into high-level government. The program will prepare you with the necessary skills to succeed in the intelligence community by working alongside with practitioners from the FBI, CIA, United Nations, Connecticut State Police, private investigation labs, security agencies, and more.
Homeland Security is dedicated to safeguarding the nation and managing its response and recovery efforts in the face of both human-caused and natural calamities. The National Security program equips students with a comprehensive grasp of the core tenets of national security, encompassing policymaking procedures, legal aspects, data analytics, international relations, and intelligence analysis. This Dual Degree program stands out as an exceptional blend of two critical fields of study, offering a truly distinctive educational experience.
The International Affairs degree offers an interdisciplinary approach in studying conflict, development, and diplomacy. Students will acquire skillsets in political science, national security, history, legal studies, and economics. Combined with the M.S. in National Security program, students will be able to combine this globalized way of thinking to enter the intelligence community while learning policymaking decisions, foreign affairs, intelligence analysis, legal considerations, and data analytics.
Career Opportunities with a Master's Degree in National Security
$142K
Political Scientists
Flat Growth, 2025-2035
$129K
Information Security Analysts
7+% Growth 2025-2035
$94K
Intelligence Analyst
Flat Job Growth 2025-2035
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