Graduate Portfolio in Security Studies

The Graduate Portfolio in Security Studies is a transcript-recognized credential for students who complete an interdisciplinary focus in security studies. It provides graduate students an opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary expertise in security studies from a variety of interrelated fields, including diplomacy, defense, intelligence, national security policy, homeland security, international affairs, human rights, war, peace, and conflict. The goal is for students to recognize and deepen their understanding of the interrelatedness of history and policy in the fields of national and international security. Students will be equipped to tackle key security challenges in academia or public service.

Students in the portfolio program receive multidisciplinary training in security studies by completing graduate coursework offered by the Departments of History and Government and the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Additionally, students will attend and present security-related research at a required security studies seminar. Students receive feedback to improve their research, communication, and presentation skills. The seminar series includes discussions with other students and with established scholars and practitioners in the field.

A full description of the program can be found here.