OpenFieldDoctor of Strategic Security (DSS)
Terminal professional doctoral degree concentrating on intelligence analysis, counterterrorism strategy, geopolitical threat assessment, and strategic protection operations.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree with min. 3.0 GPA and demonstrated security/intelligence experience
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral research statement on national or strategic security
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional and security supervisor letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Henley-Putnam Strategic Security Scholarships providing up to $6,000 per year
- Application fee
- $45
- Tuition / joining costs
- $675/credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official National American University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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