Curriculum

The Globalization and Security track addresses the problem of security as a fundamental human need from two perspectives: (1) the traditional geopolitical-military and (2) the newer, more critical view that the state-centered high politics approach distorts understandings of security. The fact is that globalization has significantly affected international security from both perspectives. On the traditional geopolitical-military side, globalization has in some measure leveled the playing field between states and non-state entities to such an extent that the 21st century demonstrates the permeability of state boundaries while at the same time demonstrating the heightened destructive capability of military weaponry whether in the hands of states or non-state actors. From the more critical perspective, the scale and character of modern-day security challenges have broadened and intensified and now include immigration and refugee flows, environmental change and resource scarcity, transnational crime and terrorism, poverty, and weak/failed states. Critical security concerns such as genocide, global governance, human rights, and disasters now encompass gender, race, ethnicity, religion, and the commercialization of arms trading.

Degree Requirements

Foundation Core Courses: (15 credits)

• Foundations of Globalization (3 credits)
• Economic Policy Analysis (3 credits)
• Research Tools for Global Studies (3 credits)
• Analytical Writing and Presentation Skills (3 credits)
• Program Design and Evaluation (3 credits)

Globalization and Security Track Courses: (12 credits)

Human and Geopolitical Specialty Courses: (6 credits)

Master’s Capstone Course: (3 credits)

Non-Credit Professional Development Seminars (Mandatory)