Master of Science, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies
Program Description
The Master’s Degree in Terrorism and Counterterrorism is earned by satisfactory completion of an online program equivalent to a year and a half of full time post-graduate study. This program emphasizes professionalism, proactive strategies, and a thorough understanding of the terrorist strategies and dynamics. It also provides for the advanced knowledge of how to deal with terrorism to adequately protect life and property. All courses are four and a half credit hour courses unless otherwise noted.
Program Objectives
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Plan and conduct counterterrorism operations in a team leadership or management role
- Show an advanced understanding of current terrorist threats including cybernetic attacks and threats involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
- Develop and conduct advanced intelligence collection programs
- Identify and distinguish between different types of terrorism according to the ideology of the terrorists
- Perform sophisticated terrorist threat assessments
Students with minimal knowledge of Terrorism and Counterterrorism should begin this program with CT 595 & CT 596. These courses will be taken in place of two elective courses. All others will begin with the required courses listed, and then may take their choice of any two of the four elective courses.
Required Courses
Number Course Name
PRO 600 Advanced Counterterrorism
INT 525 Advanced Counterterrorism Analysis
INT 522 Advanced Surveillance and Counterterrorism
INT 517 WMD Terrorism
INT 584 Area Studies Analysis
INT 505 Advanced Strategies/Crisis Preparedness
Elective Courses (Choose Two)
CT 595 Advanced Counterterrorism Operations
CT 596 Advanced Terrorism Studies
INT 620 Advanced Domestic Terrorism
SOC 640 Advanced Islamism and Terrorism
Elective Courses/Choose any Two Areas of Emphasis
Emphasis: Extremist Organizations
SOC 571 Secret Societies
SOC 570 Cults and Charismatic Leaders
SOC 508 Extremist Organizations
Emphasis: Counterterrorism
INT 551 Double Agents, Denial and Deception
INT 535 Cover
SOC 510 Terrorism Group Dynamics
Emphasis: Terrorist Operations
INT 576 Analyzing the Terrorist Mind
INT 609 Seminar: Case Studies in Covert Action
INT 552 Counterespionage
Emphasis: Terrorism and Society
SOC 637 Terrorism and Society
PRO 679 Kidnapping Strategies
INT 590 Propaganda Techniques
Emphasis: Cyber/Information Security
MGT 605 Advanced Consequence Management and Incident Command System
INT 665 Computer Intrusion Defense
INT 617 Cyberterrorism, Cyberwarfare, Cybercrime
Student Research Project (mandatory courses):
FRP 695 Final Research Project - Research Topic with Advisor
FRP 696 Final Research Project - Research Techniques
FRP 697 Final Research Project - Publication Writing Techniques
FRP 698 Final Research Project - Research Paper for Publication
Total Required Units 81 units
(Average part time completion rate is 2 1/4 years)
Upon completion of a full evaluation of all previous courses and credits, students will receive a customized degree plan detailing the specific courses they will need to take.
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