MA in National Security Studies
Become an expert on some of the most important issues in today’s world with the Master of Arts in National Security at Webster University. Learn on your schedule with part-time and full-time options. Take classes online and on-campus and complete your degree within two years.
Graduate with the knowledge and preparation to:
Align your education with your goals with the ability to choose from three tracks: international and regional security, cybersecurity, or criminal justice.
Passionate about protecting America? Ambitious about your career goals? We already know the answers. Graduate as an expert in the issues, skills, theories, laws and techniques necessary to work and advance in the continually changing field of national security.
As a graduate student at Webster, you’ll earn a degree, but you’ll also gain a worldview through experiences like an independent research project, optional study abroad trip and our optional, annual Humanitarian & Security Conference.
You must complete 36 hours to graduate with your MA in National Security Studies.
The 36 credit hours required for the Master of Arts (MA) degree in National Security Studies must include the following courses:
Understand the global reach of national security threats.
Focus on the technological aspects of national security. Learn how to detect, prevent and fight cyber-attacks.
Connect national security interests to the field of law enforcement.
Through our hybrid approach, you will complete some of your coursework online, and connect with faculty and peers in person on-campus. Classes for this program are available at the following campuses:
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of protective service professionals is projected to grow at least 8% from 2020 to 2030. Graduate with your MA in National Security Studies prepared for positions like:
Average annual salary (National, May 2020)
Average annual salary (National, 2020)
Average annual salary (National, 2020)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Webster is committed to your success, and you'll never be alone as you pursue your MA in National Security Studies.
Earn your MA in National Security Studies from Webster, a private, non-profit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Combine theory and practice as you work alongside faculty members with professional experience in the field. They serve as mentors who are willing and eager to support your career goals.
Webster University sets its students up for success, because, the courses are not just theory, the Professors make sure to tie in real world examples and case studies so it would be better understood. Furthermore, the University understands the non-traditional students, especially active-duty military and veterans.
- Captain Giorgio Cabrera, USAF, Retired
MA in National Security Studies, 2020