Program Overview
START Graduate Programs are housed in the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. START is a University of Maryland-based research and education center comprised of an international network of scholars is committed to the scientific study of the causes and human consequences of terrorism in the United States and around the world. START educates, mentors, and trains the next generation of national security scholars and practitioners.
START Graduate Programs feature 100% online instruction, providing students with advanced education on the causes, dynamics, and impacts of terrorism and wider issues related to human security in a complex world. Designed for working professionals, students can earn a University of Maryland degree while continuing to work full-time with minimal disruption to personal and professional life. Full-time or part-time study is welcomed.
START Graduate Programs offer the following programs. Students with specific academic questions should contact the education team, via email: education-start@umd.edu.
Master of Professional Studies in Security and Terrorism Studies, Online
- Provides students with advanced education on the causes, dynamics, and impacts of terrorism and wider issues related to human security in a complex world. Learn more.
Graduate Certificate in Terrorism Analysis, Online
- Provides participants with advanced education on the causes, dynamics, and impacts of international and domestic terrorism. Learn more.
Graduate Certificate in Insider Risk Management and Mitigation, Online
- Provides participants with cutting-edge strategies and insights to identify, assess, and mitigate insider risk in today’s complex security landscape. Learn more.