<p>I've spent a ridiculous amount of time researching schools that offer graduate degrees focused on Security/Intelligence Studies. Unfortunately, the offerings are few and far between. Thus far, I have identified the following schools:</p>
<p>Georgetown University (SSP)
George Washington University (ESIS)
Johns Hopkins University (SAIS)
Institute of World Politics (SIS)
National Defense Intelligence College (MSSI - gov't/mil only)
American Military University (NSS)
Mercyhurst College (IIS)</p>
<p>I know of many other schools that offer graduate certificates in this field, but I'm only interested in complete courses of study (M.A. or Ph.D.). Can anyone offer feedback on the programs named above or identify a program I haven't heard of yet? Any input would be greatly appreciated - thanks!</p>
<p>I've heard of this program; thanks for the link. Unfortunately, it deals more with biodefense and disaster response than national security and intelligence policy. I've got an old Navy friend who has applied for this program and is still waiting to hear back.</p>
<p>I don't think you've missed any, although I'm not sure that the mere fact that SIPA and Wilson don't have security-specific degrees makes their security education less strategerific. I'm interested primarily in security and applied to SIPA.</p>
<p>In my book, SSP and SAIS top the pack, ESIS close behind, but if you're still eligible, I would give serious consideration to MSSI, even over those three. I think military schools have an aura, especially if you plan to continue in public service. </p>
<p>Although now that I think about it, isn't there a security/strategy focus at the Naval War College? I don't know anything about admission, though.</p>
<p>I'm not in the SSP but I'm sort of interested in it. Michael Scheuer, Paul Pillar, and Bruce Hoffman, among many others, teach at Georgetown. The courses sound pretty cool and the profs invite practitioners to speak in class quite often.</p>
<p>GG: I would LOVE to get into the MSSI program, but my employer requires at least a year "on duty" in order to qualify. I've only been with them since November, so I'll have to wait to apply for the Fall '09 class (assuming I don't get picked up by GT or GWU). I tried to apply when I was in the Navy, but I would have had to commit to 6 years of constant deployments for one year of class. Sorry, but I'd rather get out and let my civilian employer or the GI Bill fund my way through school, thanks! As for the Naval War College, it's extremely hard to get in as a civilian, and I was enlisted in the Navy (and heaven forbid they let some lowly grunt in!). Their program is pretty good, but not as good as MSSI.</p>
<p>Volscio: I completely agree - the SSP sounds fantastic. It shares the #1 spot on my list with the Elliott School. I only applied to those two programs because of the coursework and opportunities they offer - I'm still keeping all of my fingers and toes crossed that I get in. It does make walking and writing difficult, though.</p>
<p>leejwwc: No worries - I appreciate the info!</p>
<p>I'm looking for the same thing and many schools don't have actual majors in security, but rather majors in fields like Public Policy and IR with just focuses in Homeland security, terrorism or whatever. </p>
<p>BU, Syracuse, and UofChicago have programs that aren't specifically Security Studies, but you do have the opportunity to choose a focus in this field.</p>
<p>Aubstopper: Thanks for the tip on BU and Syracuse, I'll have to look into those programs. I've heard about the CSUSB program, and I considered applying once upon a time. Unfortunately, my job and family (I've got three kids) keep me in DC, so I guess that's out! Seriously, the CSU and UC systems actually have some phenomenal NSS programs. For example, I know that that San Bernardino and Santa Barbara both offer programs focused on geodesy and geospatial intelligence. I'd be interested in the perspectives of current students and alumni on that.</p>
<p>Johns Hopkins has a fantastic program under the School of Education in the Public Executive Leadership Program (PELP) focused on Intelligence Analysis. I am currently part of the second cohort and the third is currently forming. The degree is a Masters in Intelligence Analysis; and graduates and current members that teach at NDIC (National Defense Intelligence College - where the MSSI is given) put this program together and teach as well. I love it!</p>
<p>I was just going to say, University of Denver Josef Korbel School of International Affairs offers the International Security program which offers Intelligence as one of the specializations.</p>
<p>I was in a meeting at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey and the Dean listed what he felt were the top Security Studies schools other than NPS, and from what I remember Kansas State University and the Korbel School at DU were on the list. I was shocked at Kansas State being on the list but looking at the program it has a good pedigree and some great professors, but it's only a year and many employers (from what I've heard) look down on 1-year MA programs.</p>
<p>Georgetown, Syracuse and the Fletcher School at Tufts all have good Security Studies programs as well.</p>
<p>Hello, does anyone know anything about Trinity university internatioal security program or Johns Hopkins program in global security? I have recentley graduated from college and I would like to increace my stock as an applicantant in the intell field.</p>
<p>A list of intelligence and security studies programs offering degrees, majors, concentrations and certificates along with links to their home websites can be found here, on the website of the International Association for Intelligence Education:<br>
[Institutional</a> Members - International Association For Intelligence Education](<a href=“International Association For Intelligence Education”>International Association For Intelligence Education)</p>