The master of science in security studies program at East Carolina University is a truly innovative and challenging curriculum. Students engage with top-notch faculty in an online setting to learn about the diverse fields relevant to security studies. ECU's MSSS program features six core courses to provide our students with a common base of knowledge about the field of security studies, combined with areas of emphasis designed to allow students to gain insights and knowledge about specific security sub-fields of interest to them. The areas of emphasis include international security, homeland security policy, science and technology security (computer science or information technology specialization), and environmental health and occupational safety.

The master of science in security studies program at East Carolina University is a truly innovative and challenging curriculum. Students engage with top-notch faculty in an online setting to learn about the diverse fields relevant to security studies. ECU's MSSS program features six core courses to provide our students with a common base of knowledge about the field of security studies, combined with areas of emphasis designed to allow students to gain insights and knowledge about specific security sub-fields of interest to them. The areas of emphasis include international security, homeland security policy, science and technology security (computer science or information technology specialization), and environmental health and occupational safety.