Apr 03, 2025  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Defense and Strategic Studies Certificate


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This program operates in Fairfax, Virginia, is certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and approved by the Missouri State University Board of Governors. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, through the Coordinating Board of Higher Education approves all Missouri State University programs, at the level of credential awarded.

Program Description

The School of Defense and Strategic Studies offers a Graduate Certificate in Defense and Strategic Studies designed for mid-career professionals. The Certificate in Defense and Strategic Studies is intended for those already employed in the national security field, yet desire advanced study of major defense and strategic issues to further their career. Prospective students may enroll in the fall, spring, or summer semester. Once admitted, they must complete 9 credit hours selected from the course list in order to receive the Certificate. Students may attend full-time (3 seminars per semester) or part-time (1 or 2 seminars per semester).

Entrance Requirements

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and be admitted to the certificate program.

Coursework to Total 9 Hours


GPA Requirements


Students must have a B or better grade in each course.

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