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Earn Your M.A. in National Security Studies
Help defend and secure our nation. Regent’s Master of Arts in National Security Studies can help prepare you for challenges related to homeland security, counterterrorism, and national and international intelligence. You will learn to identify, analyze, forecast and manage emerging security threats, inside and outside of the government. You will also gain skills on grand strategy, national security, U.S. foreign policy and international relations, with an emphasis on ethical decision-making. Choose a specialized concentration that aligns with your interests and career goals — all presented from a Christian worldview.
- Learn to assess and provide high-level assessment of threats at home and abroad.
- Explore cybersecurity policy making as it relates to economic threats, cyber defense, social media and infrastructure.
- Examine legal, ethical and economic risks to both corporate and national security and propose solutions.
- Develop processes to improve crisis management, diplomacy, intelligence, and other national security areas.
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- Corporate or National Security Administration
- DoD, CIA, DIA, FBI, NSA, Homeland Security
- Foreign Conflict Manager
- Risk Manager/Security Analyst/Threat Advisor
- Military
- Cybersecurity Policy
- Homeland Security
- Indo-Pacific Politics
- International Security
- Middle East Politics
Unlock Your Leadership Potential
Sharpen Your Skills
Gain the critical skills and discipline-specific training employers seek.Expand Your Opportunities
Earn the essential credentials that help you advance in your career field.Deepen Your Faith
Learn biblical principles and values that anchor you as a Christian leader.Increase Your Impact
Get equipped to influence your field and shape culture and communities.Degree Finder
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Scholarships
Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.- 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
- Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
- Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs
Online Classes
Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.- Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
- Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
- Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!
Military Support
Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.- Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
- VA educational benefits for service members and their spouses and dependents
- Academic advising and tutoring
- Free career coaching and employment services
- Dedicated Green Zone campus supporting military and veteran students
*Admission requirements vary by program. "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Hear From Our Students
Sonya Mills
MPA, 2018"All the time, when people hear I am studying public administration, they say, ‘Oh, we need more Christian leaders in government!’ It’s a perfect fit for Regent’s mission. And if you’re a Christian, you have something anchoring you to the decisions you make that affect an entire country."
Jennifer Salcido
M.A., 2012"Regent provided valuable internship experiences — from working for a Congressman to work in Iraq with the Kurdish government."
Jonathan Tillman
M.A., 2010"The Robertson School of Government was the perfect fit in obtaining a master's degree while serving active-duty. The online program gave me the flexibility I needed. This track of study will truly prepare and position you at the forefront of a rapidly expanding skillset within the federal government."
Michelle Kante
M.A. Student (RSG ’22)"Your investment in my life is an investment in many people groups and the nations of Israel and Iran…I believe this journey is preparing me to be a modern-day Esther of Daniel for such a time as this."