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National Security and Foreign Affairs

The National Security and Foreign Affairs major combines an academic and practical, hands-on approach to diplomatic and security studies with special emphasis on U.S. national security and foreign language proficiency. You will examine U.S. security and foreign policy to analyze threats that challenge security both at home and abroad. Courses will explore how to devise appropriate strategies and policies to address them.

Students are required to reach proficiency in a foreign language.

Career Options

  • Security Analyst 
  • Intelligence Analyst 
  • Law Enforcement Officer 
  • Military Officer 
  • Diplomat 
  • Foreign Correspondent 
  • Consultant 
  • Attorney 
  • Foreign Service Officer 
  • Teacher/Professor 
  • Federal Agency Official 
  • Politician 
  • Corporate Government Relations Director 
  • Foreign Affairs Specialist

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