Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] - Doctorate [4 Years]
$21,401 /Yr On-campus full_time

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Security Studies

  • The Security Studies doctoral program is designed to produce specialists capable of analyzing and communicating security issues to policy makers, the general public, the government, and academia.
  • It is expected that the majority of graduates will work in military and other governmental organizations, international corporations, and agencies that deal with security. Others will seek employment in research and teaching in institutions of higher education.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $17911 $17911 $17911 $17911
Health Insurance $3320 $3320 $3320 $3320
Books and supply $70 $70 $70 $70
International differential fee $100 $100 $100 $100
Total Fees $21401 $21401 $21401 $21401

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 89 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3

  • One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
  • An earned master’s degree or it’s equivalent in Political Science, International Politics or International Relations, or related discipline. The Graduate Program Director will evaluate the suitability and applicability of MA degrees in other disciplines for admission purposes.
  • A competitive score on each of the quantitative and verbal sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within three years prior to admission to the program