Master of Science In National Security

The Master of Science in national security, the first program of its kind when established in 2001, is taught by faculty distinguished both by their academic credentials and by their professional experience within the national security intelligence community. It provides an extensive background in homeland and international security issues and more.

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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.

This program is offered both on-campus and online.

Questions About Online Programs?

Contact Shontel Ross,
Assistant Director of Online and Micro-Credential Recruitment

(475) 331-1673
STRoss@newhaven.edu

Envision Your Future

The information below is designed to show the many possible careers you could pursue with your major. The research is provided by Encoura, the leading research and advisory firm focused exclusively on higher education. It includes median national salaries and industry growth projections over the next decade. Click here to view the full report.

$125K

Political Scientists

5% Growth 2021-2030

$104K

Information Security Analysts

24% Growth 2021-2030

$88K

Management Analysts

10% Growth 2021-2030

Nationally Recognized Center for Career Development

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.

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Selected Courses and Programs

  • An inquiry into the nature and scope of the U.S. national security programs’ architecture. Areas covered include the current architecture, legal, and regulatory basis, integrating national security programs into the agency’s missions, developing security policies and strategies, and the oversight of the NSPs.

  • A comprehensive introduction to network security issues, concepts, and technologies. The core technologies of access control, cryptography, digital signatures, authorization, network firewalls, and network security services are reviewed. Issues in security policy, risk management are covered.

  • An introduction to social science research methods used in national security for purposes of undertaking intelligence analysis. Students will become familiar with basic types of research design; open source vs. classified research material, and will be exposed to qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods.

  • This course provides a multidisciplinary approach to understanding terrorism employing biological pathogens specifically, and terrorism in general. A new topic in academia, it crosscuts many established academic areas. It comprises the history, origins, motivations, and techniques used by many terrorists; preparedness, detection, treatment, and response during pre-, trans-, and post-attack times; government programs to prevent, prepare for, and respond; and legal, economic, mental health, and policy issues. Lecture, discussion, a writing assignment, and a tabletop decision-making simulation will be the teaching methods used.

  • The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Masters of Science, or a Certificate in National Security check out the Academic Catalog:

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Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.

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