Program Information
NOT ONLY A CAREER-ORIENTED PROGRAM BUT ALSO A CAREER-DEFINING ONE
This program provides students with an understanding of fundamental principles of the legal charter, presidential executive orders, and the framework which guides the operation of national security agencies.
Specifically, the role and function of the U.S. agencies that make up the intelligence community will be analyzed, emphasizing Information Protection and Security.
The concentration in Information Protection and Security provides a unique approach to the study of both cybersecurity and the protection of information systems within the Intelligence Community. Research issues in public safety, emergency management, and homeland security will be emphasized.
Finally, corporate security and its new relationship to the role of homeland and national security will comprise a rich element of research inquiry
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Why Study National Security at UNH? FACULTY EXPERTISE Our faculty are distinguished both by their academic credentials and by their extraordinary professional experiences within the National Security field. COURSES AT TWO LOCATIONS UNH- Main Campus UNH- New Mexico Campus ACCREDITATIONS The University of New Haven is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The National Security Program is accredited by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education, and the New Mexico Higher Education Department. Who Should Consider the National Security Program?
Real-Life Learning for Real-World Security The Master's Degree in National Security is a unique program designated to meet the needs of both professionals, scientists, and technical community in leadership roles within the Intelligence Community. About the University of New Haven The University of New Haven is a private, independent, non-profit, nonsectarian, comprehensive university based in southern New England, specializing in high-quality educational opportunities. The Graduate School focuses on addressing students' needs for efficient acquisition of career-oriented credentials for advancement at the workplace and on helping individuals adapt to changes in their work environment through continuing education. The National Security and Public Safety Program provides students with the following options: Degree
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How to Apply for Admission Application for admission may be made to the University of New Haven Graduate School online, www.newhaven.edu/admissions/gradadmissions/ or send your materials to the: Graduate Admissions Office Contact Information Dr. William L. Tafoya New Mexico Campus Contact David J. Turner, Ph.D.
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| Required Courses (15 Credits) | |
| NSP 601 | National Security Programs Architecture and Mission |
| NSP 602 | NSP Personnel Security Programs |
| NSP 603 | National Security Charter, Legal Issues and Executive Orders |
| NSP 604 | Securing National Security Information Systems |
| NSP 690 | Research Project or |
| NSP 693 | National Security Internship or |
| NSP 697 | National Security Thesis |
| Plus 21 credits of electives chosen with director approval: | |
| NSP 606 | Contemporary Issues in National Security Programs |
| NSP 607 | Architecture of Protected Information |
| NSP 610 | NSP Cost Modeling and Contract Administration |
| NSP 611 | NSP Situational Evaluation and Failure Analysis Models |
| NSP 612 | Integrated Studies in Safeguards and Countermeasure Designs |
| NSP 613 | NSP Issues in Research and Policy Analysis |
| NSP 620 | Bioterrorism and Biodefense |
| NSP 621 | National Security Incident Mapping |
| NSP 625 | Information Systems Threats, Attacks, and Defenses |
| NSP 626 | Firewalls and Secure Enterprise Computing |
| NSP 627 | Internet and Audit-Based Computer Forensics |
| NSP 628 | Computer Viruses and Malicious Code |
| NSP 629 | Practical Issues in Cryptography |
| NSP 630 | Risk Assessment and Management in National Security |
| NSP 641 | National Security: World and National Threat Modeling |
| NSP 642 | Integrated Studies of the Intelligence and Counterintelligence Communities |
| NSP 643 |
Seminar in Evaluation Techniques, Safeguards, and Countermeasures |
| NSP 644 |
Cross-Impact Analysis: National Security Futures Issues |
| NSP 645 |
National Security Issues in Deception |
| NSP 646 | The Structure of National Security Decisions |
| NSP 647 | The Economics of National Security |
| NSP 648 | Achieving Excellence in National Security Administration |
| NSP 651 | A Study of Designated Approving Authorities Criteria* |
| NSP 652 |
System Administration in Information System Security* |
| NSP 653 | Information Systems Security Officers* |
| NSP 654 | Information Security System Certifiers* |
| NSP 668 | Weapons of Mass Destruction I: Chemical and Biological Agents* |
| NSP 669 | Weapons of Mass Destruction II: Radiological Agents* |
| NSP 680 | Research Methods in National Security |
| NSP 690 |
Research Project I |
| NSP 691 | Research Project II |
| NSP 693 |
National Security Internship I |
| NSP 694 |
National Security Internship II |
| NSP 695 | Independent Study |
| CJ 602 | Computers, Technology and National Security Information Management Systems |
| CJ 657 |
Crime Mapping and Analysis |
| CJ 680 |
Research Issues in Cyberterrorism |
| Total Credits: 36 | |
| *one credit course |
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