Overview

Course Details

The fact that these groups continue to evolve and mature in their capability means even greater challenges lay ahead for the U.S. military and government agencies involved in combating terrorism and in ensuring national security.

The Counter Terrorism Studies Associate Degree (AD) at the American Public University will provide you with a greater understanding of our post-9/11 world along with the complexities of counterterrorism.

This online AA in Counter Terrorism program will also introduce you to the challenges and complexities associated with counterterrorism efforts that span the national security spectrum. Additionally, this program prepares you for involvement within public safety organizations.

What You Will Do

Explore the theory and history of terrorism and political violence
Identify different domestic and international terrorist groups, their leadership, and their tactics
Recognize the motivations of terrorist leaders and their followers
Determine the evolving nature of domestic and international terrorism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Homeland Security and Defense

Intelligence and Homeland Security

Homeland Security Legal and Ethical Issues

Homegrown Violent Extremism

Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Global Terrorism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Courses Start Monthly

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Military Science Philosophy Terrorism & Security View 52 other Bachelors in Philosophy in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All APU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED).

Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.

There is no fee to complete the APU admission application.

Tuition Fee

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International

9750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 325 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

9750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 325 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

9750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 325 USD per credit during 24 months.

$250 with military grant

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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