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National Security Studies Certificate
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Why Choose National Security Studies?
Pursue a national security studies certificate from Wright State and you will learn about U.S. national and international security systems as well as the range of existing, potential, and emerging security threats, both domestic and foreign. Your coursework will emphasize problem solving, communication and cross-cultural understanding. You will learn how to critically analyze these threats and craft appropriate policy responses to them.
Careers
Earning a national security studies certificate can help enhance your career opportunities if you wish to work as an analyst or policymaker promoting national and global security. Analysts help reduce the risk of uncertain situations by gathering known information and weighing it against probability factors to recommend the most advisible course of action. A national security policy is a guide to actions that help a nation protect its population.
Real-World Experience
The School of Social Sciences and International Studies offers fantastic internship opportunities to students in all majors and minors. Recent internships include the Ohio Statehouse, the Dayton Foundation, the YWCA, Community Geographic Information Systems and Citizen Science Research Experiences in Belize, the City of Kettering, City of Yellow Springs, and the Federal District Court.
Service is part of our school’s culture. Through service-learning, you will engage with the community, and learn as a participant at events, programs, and activities. The university has earned recognition from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for advancing student learning through community engagement.
Academics and Curriculum
View National Security Studies certificate program information and requirements in the Academic Catalog.
The national security studies certificate consists of 15 credit hours (five courses) in selected political science courses. For more information, email sossis@wright.edu or visit 378 Allyn Hall during office hours.
