Curriculum & Degree Requirements

The MA in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies will require 60 graduate credits drawing from the rich menu of nonproliferation and terrorism courses and workshops available at the Monterey Institute.

The curriculum provides students with the in-depth knowledge and specialized professional skills necessary to analyze weapons of mass destruction (WMD), terrorism, and other security threats.

Foundational Courses (8 credits total)

Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies Gateway Courses (12 credits total)

Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies Advanced Courses, Seminars, and Workshops (16 credits total)

Students must take at least 16 credits of advanced courses, seminars, and/or workshops in nonproliferation and/or terrorism studies. At least two of these courses must be seminars. Advanced courses, seminars, and workshops include the following:

Advanced Language Requirements (12 credits total)

Students must complete 12 credits in their official language of study if they enter the program satisfying the Institute’s minimum requirements for entry. Students with advanced language skills may have to complete fewer credits. Please review our language proficiency requirements for more details about this component of your degree. You can improve your language skills over the summer by attending the Summer Intensive Language Program.

Electives (12 credits total)

Students must take at least 12 additional credits in any subject to complete the 60 credits required for the MANPTS degree. The topics of elective courses need not be related to nonproliferation or terrorism.