Overview

National Security Studies is offered by Utah Valley University. This baccalaureate degree program will expose students to the wide variety of critically important security challenges and issues faced in the twenty-first century such as: terrorism and cyber security, nuclear proliferation and weapons of mass destruction, piracy and global pandemics, sovereignty and the use of force, and civil liberties and the rule of law.

Key Facts

Students will also acquire skills such as critical thinking, writing, briefing, and analysis techniques specifically tailored for the national security field, but applicable in many others. Whether students are interested in counterterrorism, homeland security, intelligence gathering and analysis, foreign relations, law and politics, diplomacy, or international development, the NSS BA/BS will provide insight and skills needed to succeed in these professions. Program Learning Outcomes:

Acquire general knowledge about the U.S. national security system and process, including familiarity with the National Security Council, executive departments and agencies, presidential powers, congressional roles and powers, applicable international and domestic law, and current geographical and functional issues in the national security field.
Gain skills through class simulations and instruction in analytical thinking and reasoning, professional writing, and public speaking and presenting.
Apply both theoretical and practical approaches to complex national security problems, employing appropriate context to a decision-making framework.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics with Algebra

American Civilization

Ethics and Values

American National Government

International Relations
National Security Area Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orem, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

$115 application fee

Official High School Transcripts or Record Equivalent

English Proficiency

TOEFL 66 or higher iBT or IELTS 6.0 or higher (not required for ESL or native English speakers)

Affidavit of support and financial statements

(All financial support papers must be in English, showing amounts in U.S. dollars.)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18334 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18334 USD / year

≈ 18334 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6016 USD / year

≈ 6016 USD / year

Living costs

Orem

United States

950 - 1644 USD / month

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