Master of Science in National Security
Protect Your Country with Our Master’s in National Security Online Degree Program
Are you passionate about protecting the welfare of your country and its citizens? Maybe you have been working with the federal government or law enforcement, and you’re ready to advance in your career. Liberty University’s Master of Science in National Security provides training in various aspects of national defense policy. Throughout this degree, you will explore the ways in which nations use diplomacy, intelligence, and military strength to develop policy and regional stability or use their military to take action in a crisis. You’ll study history, political theory, and public policy analysis. During our national security-focused courses, you’ll study threat scenarios, defense budgets and economics, and security strategy.
Potential career trajectories relevant to this degree could be roles as a federal agent, secret service member, cryptologist, or security officer. As a graduate from this program, you might consider fields like intelligence, foreign affairs, logistics, or industrial security. With master’s level credentials and training, potential leadership and management positions could also be pursued.
So don’t wait any longer! Your country needs someone like you who is passionate about a life of service protecting the welfare of its people. When you pursue your degree through Liberty, you’ll receive training to support in preparing for valuable contribution to a variety of positions in national security.
What Will You Study in Your M.S. in National Security Program?
Upon graduation, you will have the training to:
- Prescribe responses to contemporary and anticipated threats to national security
- Analyze the structures, functions, capabilities, and activities of national and international security community members
- Apply a Christian worldview to aspects of the national security context
- Apply knowledge gained in this course to research and analysis of national security strategy, policy, and execution
Career Opportunities for Master’s in National Security Graduates
- Cryptologist
- Defense program project manager
- Elected official
- Federal law enforcement officer
- Foreign affairs officer
- Government manager/executive
- Industrial security analyst
- Intelligence analyst
- Legislative aide
- Logistics specialist
- National security analyst
- Policy analyst
- Research specialist
- Secret Service member
- Security officer
- Teacher/professor
Benefits of Pursuing Your Master’s in National Security
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- This program is offered in an 8-week course format, with 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times!
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- This program is offered in an 8-week course format, with 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times!
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
