Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies MS
The Master of Science Degree in Terrorism and Counterterrorism is earned by satisfactory completion of an online program equivalent to 1.5 years of full-time post-graduate study. Instructors emphasize professionalism, proactive strategies, and a thorough understanding of terrorist dynamics. It also provides for the advanced knowledge of how to deal effectively with terrorism to adequately protect life and property.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:
- TCT-PLO M1: Evaluate and manage various information sources and their relevance to countering terrorism as well as strategic security and translate that information into actionable outcomes.
- TCT-PLO M2: Perform sophisticated analysis and evaluations of possible terrorist threats through demonstrated technical expertise and application of conceptual counterterrorism skills.
- TCT-PLO M3: Appraise and apply issues of security, national policy, business, reform, and ethics, integrating information from the counterterrorism, intelligence and security literature.
- TCT-PLO M4: Synthesize strategic leadership competencies specific to terrorism and counterterrorism, as well as strategic security.
- TCT-PLO M5: Operate and communicate effectively in all mediums, with the ability to work with stakeholders at the highest levels in the counterterrorism field.
Course Listing (54 Credits)
Students must take RES500 as the first course but can take a required course concurrently.
FRP697 Master’s Capstone Portfolio
TCT525 Advanced Counterterrorism Analysis
RES500 Academic Writing and Research
TCT595 Advanced Counterterrorism Operations
TCT596 Origins, Evolutions, and Trends in Terrorism
TCT600 Advanced Counterterrorism
Choose any two(2) courses.
TCT508 Extremist Organizations
TCT617 Cyberterrorism, Cyberwarfare, Cybercrime
TCT576 Analyzing the Terrorist Mind
TCT570 Cults and Charismatic Leaders
TCT571 Secret Societies
TCT640 Advanced Islamism and Terrorism
TCT517 WMD Terrorism
TCT525 Advanced Counterterrorism Analysis
TCT620 Advanced Domestic Terrorism
Choose any four (4) courses.
INT511 Advanced Analytical Methods
INT521 Advanced Intelligence Collection
INT535 Cover
INT550 Advanced Open Source Intelligence
INT551 Double Agents, Denial and Deception
INT552 Counterespionage
INT560 Strategic Intelligence
INT570 All Source Intelligence
INT575 Intelligence Policy and Reform
INT580 Leadership and Political Analysis
INT584 Area Studies Analysis
INT595 Advanced Intelligence Operations
INT600 Intelligence Team Management
INT609 Case Studies in Covert Operations
INT680 Operational Concepts and Planning (Targeting)
PRO500 Advanced Executive Protection
PRO510 Advanced Protocol, Manners, Etiquette for Security Professionals
PRO520 Stalking and Workplace Violence
PRO521 Building and Perimeter Security
PRO535 Advanced Vehicular Security
PRO540 Topics in Advance Work
PRO595 Advanced Protection Operations
PRO596 Advanced Protective Intelligence
PRO605 Advanced Consequence Management and Incident Command System
PRO660 Explosives and Arson Security
PRO690 Advanced Threat Assessment
SEC505 Advanced Strategies / Crisis Preparedness
SEC537 Crisis Negotiation
SEC621 Background Investigations
SEC665 Cyber Security
Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.
