Security Studies

Contact Information

Program Website: http://www.olma.vt.edu/
Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning
ph: 1-866-791-4898
fax: 1-540-231-2079

Program Director

Karen Nicholson, Graduate Coordinator

Summary

This graduate certificate program in Security Studies targets non-degree-seeking students and students in the Virginia Tech MA program in Political Science who wish to demonstrate special competence in Security Studies. This certificate program responds to an existing demand by degree-seeking and non-degree students, studying on campus or through on-line courses. It will recognize the coursework that students are pursuing when concentrated in the area of security studies.

Requirements: Completion of a total of twelve credit hours; 6 credits in required courses and 6 elective hours. Receive a grade of B or better in each course. (Note: Students will not be allowed to retake a course for a better grade if they receive below a B.)



Delivery - Online

Courses

Course Number Course Title Credit hrs
PSCI 5444 International Politics 3
PSCI 5484 American Foreign Policy 3
PSCI 5324 Executive Branch 3
PSCI 5474 Global Governance 3
PSCI 5514 Global Security 3
PSCI 5534 Regionalism and Political Development 3

Please take a look at our online classes to view what is currently being offered.