International Security Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate
3 Courses Required
Description
The International Security graduate certificate provides the opportunity to acquire a background in treaties and policy as context for work in defense systems, verification, and other complex security issues.
- Examine some of the world's security problems and policy-relevant solutions
- Gain an appreciation for the relationship between technology and security threats
- Explore domestic and international determinants influencing the use of force
Who Should Apply
- Engineers
- Scientists
- Corporate managers
- Security professionals
- Military personnel
- Government officials
- National labs staff
Earning the Certificate
- Begin your certificate any academic quarter that an applicable course is offered, subject to prerequisites
- Take courses for graduate credit and a grade
- Maintain a B average (GPA of 3.0) or better
- For certificate requirements, see the planning tool
Graduate Certificate Planning Tool
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Prerequisite
A Bachelor's degree
Tuition
$14,380 - $16,980 (13 units)
to complete the certificate
Time
1-2 years average
3 years maximum to complete
Primary Faculty Sponsor
William J. Perry, Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Senior Fellow, by courtesy, at the Hoover Institution.
To pursue a graduate certificate you need to apply.
If you have already enrolled in a graduate course, please indicate your intent to pursue a graduate certificate.
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| PA | Course | Course # | Next Offered | Delivery Options | Prereqs | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Courses |
Required Courses
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| Technology in National Security | MS&E293 | At Stanford, Online | N | N | ||
| War and Peace in American Foreign Policy | POLISCI110Y | Spring 2009-10 | Online | N | Y | |
| International Security in a Changing World | POLISCI114S | Winter 2009-10 | At Stanford, Online | N | Y |