National Security & Strategic Studies
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Graduate Certificate in National Security & Strategic Studies addresses the increasing global, regional, and local concern about contemporary security and strategic issues. It provides tools to help individuals understand contemporary national and international security issues as well as appreciate processes and themes at the cornerstone of strategic planning and decision making. The program seeks to enhance students' understanding of the complexity and nature of contemporary security challenges and the range of possible responses to such threats. It thus combines study of theories, strategies, and doctrines related to the causes, conduct, and resolution of conflicts as well as the maintenance of peace.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
The Graduate Certificate in National Security & Strategic Studies offers professional education for graduate students interested in studying the intersections between force & statecraft as well as national security and strategic decision-making in both domestic U.S. and international contexts. It affords opportunities for regional specialization as well as thematic concentrations in diplomacy, intelligence studies, insurgency/counterinsurgency, conflict resolution, & regional security.
The graduate certificate program consists of: a core curriculum of two courses and three electives.
Certificate candidates must complete two of the following core courses (6 credits):
| HIST |
6601 |
Seminar: Theory & Practice of Diplomacy |
| PSCI |
6601 |
Seminar: Diplomacy & International Relations OR: |
| PSCI |
6630 |
Seminar: National Security & Policymaking |
And any three courses from at least two different alphas from the following elective courses (9 credits):
| HIST |
6661 |
Seminar: European Diplomatic History |
| HIST |
6662 |
Seminar: US Diplomatic History |
| HIST |
6663 |
Seminar: East Asian Diplomatic History |
| HIST |
6664 |
Seminar: Middle Eastern Diplomatic History |
| HIST |
6665 |
Seminar: International History of the Cold War |
| HIST |
6670 |
Seminar: History of Genocide |
| HIST |
6998 |
Seminar: Special Topics in Diplomatic History |
| INTR |
6997 |
Seminar: Special Topics in International Studies |
| PSCI |
6601 |
Seminar: Diplomacy & International Relations |
| PSCI |
6400 |
Seminar: Chinese Foreign Policy |
| PSCI |
6605 |
Seminar: Islam & Politics |
| PSCI |
6620 |
Seminar: Peacebuilding & Conflict Management |
| PSCI |
6630 |
Seminar: National Security & Policymaking |
| PSCI |
6650 |
Seminar: Foreign Intelligence |
| PSCI |
6660 |
Seminar: Resistance & Rebellion |
| PSCI |
6661 |
Seminar: Politics of Terrorism |
| PSCI |
6680 |
Seminar: International Negotiating |
| PSCI |
6997 |
Seminar: Special Topics in International Relations |
| STSS |
6600 |
Seminar: 20th Century Intelligence Operations |
| STSS |
6666 |
Seminar: Theory & Practice of Counterinsurgency |
With flexible classes offered year round, both in class and online, tailored toward adult learners, students can complete the graduate certificate program studying part time in one year.
Hawai'i Pacific University's Diplomacy and Military Studies (DMS) program is well positioned to deliver this certificate via its distinctive interdisciplinary approach to understanding the intersection between force and statecraft. The certificate program combines the methodological and disciplinary approaches of History, Political Science, International Relations, and Strategic Studies to explore security threats and strategic challenges. Moreover, HPU's articulation agreements with the U.S. Naval War College and Joint Forces Command College are testament to the rigor, utility, and reputation of HPU's Diplomacy and Military Studies Program. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in National Security and Strategic Studies and who are subsequently accepted into HPU's Master of Arts Degree in Diplomacy and Military Studies may transfer all their certificate credit toward their MA degree.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in National Security and Strategic Studies at Hawai'i Pacific University is based upon academic ability and potential for successful study at the graduate level. The University seeks students who have demonstrated the ability and motivation to do graduate level work.
Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or an equivalent degree from another country. All applicants must submit certified transcripts demonstrating successful completion of their undergraduate degree.
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Honolulu, HI. 96813
phone: (808) 543-8034
email: graduate@hpu.edu
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