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Capitol Technology University Course Catalog

   
    Nov 23, 2024  
2023-2024 Course Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Counterterrorism, M.S.


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The Master of Science (M.S.) in Counterterrorism degree is a unique program designed to meet the long-standing needs of today’s national security academic, private sector and government environments for knowledge, methodologies and analytic tools involved in combatting terrorism. The M.S. in Counterterrorism program will provide students with the opportunity to conduct extensive and sustained, original research, including the application of methodologies and software tools employed at the highest levels in the field of counterterrorism. The M.S. in Counterterrorism is designed to meet the demands of the highest-skilled professionals to become analysts and leaders who will be involved in the advancement, expansion and support of the counterterrorism environment on a large and small scale.

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, graduates will be able to

  • Critically analyze problems, synthesize information, and formulate solutions in the counterterrorism domains
  • Evaluate metrics of effectiveness in counterterrorism at the domestic, regional, and global levels.
  • Integrate and apply advanced concepts, plans, processes, project management, and team leadership skills that are required in the counterterrorism filed.
  • Identify, formulate, and solve complex problems with appropriate counterterrorism tools and techniques.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of technology and technology-related operations to Identify, analyze and defend against terrorism.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply the latest concepts and techniques to counterterrorism.

Course Requirements


Master of Science 30 Credits

Counterterrorism Core (21 Credits)


Intelligence and International Security Studies (3 Credits)


Critical Infrastructure (3 Credits)


Cybersecurity (3 Credits)


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