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161 Master's degrees in Terrorism & Security in United States

National Security and Intelligence
Designed for both active security professionals and those transitioning into the field, Northeastern University's National Security and Intelligence program addresses the critical demand for specialized talent across government agencies and private sector organizations confronting evolving national security challenges.
Global Security Studies
Global security in the 21st century is complex: rising powers, non-state actors, hybrid wars, cyber challenges, resource scarcity. With these challenges comes an opportunity to create smart, effective policies that helps shape and protect our world. The Master of Arts in Global Security Studies is offered at Johns Hopkins University.
Defense and Strategic Studies
The Defense and Strategic Studies program at Missouri State University provides professional, graduate-level education in national security policy; WMD proliferation; international terrorism; military operations; global security challenges; foreign policy; arms control; missile proliferation; international security affairs; defense policy analysis, planning and programs; and intelligence analysis.
Cybersecurity
Ensuring the cybersecurity of the world’s and our own nation’s computers, systems, and networks is a key national security challenge. The Cybersecurity course at University of Delaware can prepare you in order to be a part of that.
Cybersecurity
Your work in the Master of Science in Cybersecurity at Mercy University will prepare you for a career in a government agency, law enforcement, private companies, hospitals, health care organizations and IT departments.

Human Security and Resilience
The Human Security and Resilience MSc program from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduates are often the type of people who care about the good of humanity and seek solutions to not only ensure safety after a catastrophe, but to help identify and prevent future incidences.
Defense and Security
At Purdue University, we offer our graduate students a master of science degree in Defense and Security.
Defense and Strategic Studies
The Master of Defense and Strategic Studies at University of Texas El Paso is designed to provide an in-depth, critical examination of the major defense and security challenges facing the United States now and in the future.
Business Administration -Working Professionals (Aerospace and Defense)
The Business Administration -Working Professionals (Aerospace and Defense) program at University of Tennessee Knoxville is designed to provide a new depth of perspective of the aerospace & defense industry, to increase your ability to lead teams forward and transform your career, and to magnify your ability to improve processes, drive efficiency, and think critically.
Organizational Security (Online)
With the continued reliance on technology for systems and operations, companies find themselves with an increasing risk of security blind spots, breaches, and cyber attacks. The Organizational Security (Online) program is offered by Drexel University.
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
The Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management program at Arkansas State University offers you the career and educational preparation you need to support large and small communities during natural catastrophes. Learn to prevent, mitigate and oversee crises resulting from natural disasters or other events causing functional physical, emotional and/or social disruption to society.

National Security (Online)
Are you committed to protecting the welfare of your country and its citizens? Pursue a career within the federal government or law enforcement with Liberty University’s Master of Science in National Security (Online).
Homeland Security Studies Fifth Year
Become a leader in the growing fields of cybersecurity or emergency management with the Homeland Security Studies Fifth Year program of Endicott College. Because two graduate courses are completed, the student may then earn the master’s degree in one post-grad year instead of the typical 17 months.
Homeland Security Studies
The Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies at Sam Houston State University is a specialized degree program that will produce professionals who are best qualified to meet the unique needs of the criminal justice system and homeland security.
Security Studies - International Security
The Master of Arts in Security Studies - International Security at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a 30-credit online programme. Designed for flexible part-time or full-time study, this degree equips students to resolve global threats. It can be completed in 18 months, focusing on terrorism and diplomacy.
Counterterrorism
Analyze, assess, and mitigate risk for public and private security services in one of today’s fastest growing job markets. The Counterterrorism degree is offered at Nichols College.
Terrorism and Homeland Security Policy
The Terrorism and Homeland Security Policy program at American University Washington DC will train you to tackle the problems of terrorism and other threats that endanger the security of the United States.
International Security
International Security program at the University of Denver has evolved to prepare students to enter this environment. Living in a globalized world requires innovative approaches to solve issues related to economics, environmental wellness and social justice in order to improve individual lives and strengthen international security.

National Security - Homeland Security (Online)
Conferring Liberty University's National Security - Homeland Security (Online) degree provides you with strong foundational knowledge in the areas of emergency management, border security, terror groups, and cyber warfare — just to name a few. You can also study managerial skills to lead teams and departments while identifying and addressing threats to our country.
Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Stockton University offers a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (MACJ) degree with a track in Homeland Security. The curriculum for the Criminal Justice - Homeland Security track involves an all-hazards perspective, meaning that the program involves discussion about issues regarding the prevention of and reaction to natural and human-made disasters, including terrorist attacks.