Security Studies, Minor
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- minor
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Security Studies, Minor
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Department of Political Science
Program Contact
- Dr. Nancy Marion
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Chair, Professor, Internship Coordinator; Fellow, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
330-972-5551
Overview
This minor will introduce students to the field of homeland and national security studies and is intended for students who are interested in a profession which focuses on managing international and domestic security threats. The minor will help prepare students for a career in intelligence, the military, homeland security, national security, international diplomacy, private intelligence, private security, and others.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the University of Akron
Career Outcomes
This minor helps prepare students for careers in intelligence, homeland security, the military, national security, private intelligence and security firms, international diplomacy, and government or defense agencies.
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Career Connections
Experiential Learning
Connect to internships in court, law, government, campaigns, and non-profits through our national placement network.
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Real-World Learning
Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
Gain hands-on experience in campaigns, advocacy, and civic engagement through a nationally recognized bipartisan institute.
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Intelligence & Security
Morell Center for Intelligence and Security Studies
Preparing the security professionals of tomorrow by bringing together security practitioners for internships, training, research, and education in the areas of intelligence, national security, and cybersecurity.
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