National Security, M.S., Information Protection and Security Concentration

M.S., National Security

Candidates are required to complete a minimum of 36 credits of graduate work, which may include an internship in national security. Transfer credit from other institutions may be permitted subject to the Graduate School policy on transfer credit detailed elsewhere in this catalog.

Students in the program are required to complete 18 credits of core courses and 18 credits of general electives.  Students must complete a capstone requirement of either NSPS 6690 - Research Project I  or NSPS 6693 - National Security Internship I  as part of the program; or NSPS 6697 , NSPS 6698 , NSPS 6699 - Thesis III .

Concentration in Information Protection and Security

This concentration provides a unique approach to the issue of cyberterrorism and the protection of information management systems within our national security agencies. Students will be prepared for the responsibilities of protecting agency or corporate information systems. The basics of information systems security as well as the legal issues and cyber-response strategies are evaluated.  Students learn through hands-on experience using industry software and practices.

• NSPS 6601 - National Security Programs: Architecture and Mission
• NSPS 6602 - NSP Personnel Security Programs
• NSPS 6603 - National Security Charter, Legal Issues, and Executive Orders
• NSPS 6604 - Securing National Security Information Systems

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• NSPS 6690 - Research Project I

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• NSPS 6693 - National Security Internship I

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• NSPS 6697 - Thesis I and
• NSPS 6698 - Thesis II