About This Major
A program that focuses on the theory and application of intelligence, diplomacy, military power, and related tools of statecraft to national defense policy formulation and power projection. Includes instruction in history, political theory, public policy analysis, civil-military relations, military and defense studies, homeland security, leadership, threat scenarios, regional and local issues, alliance and coalition issues, defense budgeting and economics, intelligence, and strategy.
Program Examples
- National Security Studies
- Strategic Studies
Related CIP Codes
- 28.0601
- Strategic Studies, General
At a Glance
- CIP Code
- 45.0902
- CIP Family
- 45
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