Master of Art in Security Policy Studies (SPS) | Learn More

The SPS curriculum provides strong grounding in the national security policy-making process. Our graduates build specialized knowledge that gives them an advantage in career development.

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Students will select a concentration and complete 15 credits of coursework focusing on contemporary security issues in that specific area.

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Students will select 9-12 credits of electives to build complementary expertise in relevant regional or thematic security challenges.

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The Global Capstone enables student teams to apply their analytical skills to select and address a contemporary security challenge facing a client organization.

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“Since starting the SPS program, I have had the privilege of working with members of the DoD, current and former diplomats and ambassadors, members of the intelligence community, and a wide range of academia. My time at the Elliott School has been the most rewarding of my academic and professional career, and I would not have experienced the success that I have without it.”

Zlatko Kaurin

MA SPS