2019-2020
Security Studies (SST)

Security Studies (SST)

Security Studies is an interdisciplinary major and minor designed to give students a foundation in national and international security issues in the framework of a liberal arts education. Due to the broad spectrum of security issues, from weapons of mass destruction to cyber-warfare, environmental degradation, human security and terrorism, students are provided with some flexibility in selecting a course of study that reflects their area of interest. At the same time, all students are expected to gain fundamental knowledge in a core area of study. The major and minor provide students with several future opportunities, including graduate study, as well as government, industry, or research careers.

The student completing a major in Security Studies will demonstrate:

  • A core understanding of social, economic, and historical issues central to security issues;
  • Competency in a field of the natural or physical sciences that will aid in understanding security concerns;
  • Effective communication skills;
  • The capacity for analytical thinking;
  • The ability to integrate multiple disciplinary approaches to the understanding of Security Studies.

 

 

Program Type

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Program Contact

Professor Melissa Scheier

Program Options

Students majoring in Security Studies must choose one track.

 

Core Courses for all Security Studies Majors

(27 hours required)

     

       SELECT COURSES FROM ONE TRACK:

Elective Courses for all Security Studies Majors

(15 hours required)

Allied Courses for all Security Studies Majors

(0-3 hours required)

  • Majors must demonstrate competence in an appropriate world language, approved by the program coordinator, by completing the second half of an intermediate language course (Intermediate II or a more advanced course) or by taking a qualifying examination. Completion of a third year of language is strongly recommended.

Notes:

Topics courses, transfer courses, or other courses meeting the specifications of the major or minor may be substituted at the discretion of the program coordinator.

Core Courses

(24 hours required)

Notes:

Topics courses, transfer courses, or other courses meeting the specifications of the major or minor may be substituted at the discretion of the program coordinator.
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