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An Online Graduate Certificate in National Security Studies That Can Jump-Start or Enhance Your Education

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Earn Your Online Certificate in National Security Studies

The online Graduate Certificate in National Security Studies prepares students for mid and senior level positions in national and international security policy, security and intelligence analysis, and related fields. Graduates of the certificate can be found across the national and international security community as civilian and military policy-makers, action-officers, analysts, instructors, and consultants.

The Graduate Certificate in National Security Studies seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates:

  • Appraise classic and contemporary theories, strategies, doctrines, and procedures related to the causes, conduct, and termination of armed conflict and the maintenance of peace.
  • Compare the structures, functions, capabilities, and activities of national and international security community members.
  • Assess and predict traditional and non-traditional threats to national and international security.

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Convenient

Our online classes feature weekly class schedules with no set login times. Our mobile app expands your access.

Flexible

Programs start every month with mostly 8-week class formats, so you can begin on your schedule.

Accredited

Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Efficient

Finish faster and save. Certificate students can typically transfer up to 9 credits for military service, previous academic coursework, and job experience.

Supportive

Our advisors are available seven days a week, and we have a peer mentoring program to provide support when you need it most.

Relevant

Get career-relevant knowledge from faculty who bring their experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

Personalized

Our master’s degree and graduate certificate classes average 11 students, so you won’t feel lost in the crowd.

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AMU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.

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We provide no-cost textbooks and ebooks for all master’s-level U.S active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military spouses/dependents.

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Tuition for master’s degrees and graduate certificates.

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Out-Of-Pocket Tuition Possible

All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists are eligible for our Freedom Grant® that covers undergraduate and master’s-level tuition above the military TA cap of $250/credit hour.

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