The global security certificate delivers authoritative practical insight into the contemporary global security environment by nationally known practitioners and scholars. Focused on the emerging era of geopolitical competition and compounding security challenges, this international security certificate illuminates the challenges in the global security environment that shape contemporary national statecraft.
This global security certificate complements a wide range of ASU Online graduate degrees, including:
- Master of Arts in global security
- Master of Arts in international affairs and leadership
- Master of Science in global technology and development
Earn a master’s degree through stackable certificates
This graduate certificate can stand alone or serve as a main certificate toward a Master of Advanced Study. To complete the degree, you’ll stack a second 15-credit graduate certificate. This opportunity allows you to design a program tailored to your career goals and interests.
When admitted, connect with your academic advisor about stackable MAS options.
Why earn a graduate global security certificate?
The global security certificate is unique and forward-thinking, staying ahead of developing trends as they emerge. Because of this, you’ll graduate with a strong grasp on contemporary problems in the global environment. Courses are developed and taught by practitioners alongside university scholars, including high-level government officials, military strategists, award-winning journalists and policy leaders in cybersecurity, human rights, national security and foreign policy.
Additionally, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the career outlook for global security jobs, like information security analyst, is projected to grow 33% from 2020–2030, which is much quicker than the average rate.
What will I learn in this security studies certificate program?
In the security studies certificate program, you’ll gain insight into how to approach complex security problems from a practical perspective. You’ll also obtain skills in critical thinking and analysis, problem solving, analytical writing and professional briefing.
You’ll also gain perspective on a wide range of topics, including:
- Climate change.
- Cybersecurity threats and trends.
- Emerging technology.
- Great power competition.
- Human rights.
- Migration.
- Military adaptation and innovation.
- Security implications of urbanization.
The global security and competitive statecraft graduate certificate program provides students with cutting-edge research and practical insight from thought-leading faculty on contemporary global security issues. In this global security certificate, you’ll deepen your understanding of current trends in military and technological innovation, geopolitical competition, and the changing global political and economic landscape.
This 15-credit international security certificate program is made up of one required course and four electives, and can take as few as two semesters to complete. Courses include:
Global security courses are taught by world-class experts from distinguished scholars to established professionals. You’ll learn from top government officials, retired military, award-winning journalists and top scholars in conflict, cyber warfare, strategy, global politics, international justice, humanitarian assistance and more. Our faculty experts include:
- Best-selling authors.
- Emmy-nominated journalists.
- Former U.S. Chief Counterterrorism Strategist.
- The nation's premier futurist in the national-security environment, according to the Wall Street Journal.
- Top administration policy advisors on military strategy, cybersecurity and human rights.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences takes a transdisciplinary approach to education with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. We inspire students to become socially aware critical thinkers and global citizens.
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Applicants to the global security certificate program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's program. Alternatively, applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's program.
All applicants must submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts.
- Personal statement.
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume.
- One letter of recommendation.
An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.