Another milestone reached!

[sanantone]

I just completed the 12 credits needed for a graduate certificate in Terrorism and Counterinsurgency Studies at Angelo State University. Now, I just need to finish the two courses and oral comprehensive exam I have left for a Master of Security Studies with a concentration in Regional Studies. I didn't think I had the focus to get this far. If it weren't for TESC, I probably wouldn't have.

[NAP]

Congratulations!! That is a great milestone to celebrate!

[sanantone]

Thank you.

[rebel100]

Interesting, I would like to hear more about te course of study, cost, time, etc...

[sanantone]

I started on January 17, 2012 and should be finished with the coursework in the beginning of March 2013. I have yet to set a date for my oral comprehensive exam, which will be done by webcam. Technically, I won't graduate with the master's until May 2013. There are only 3 graduation dates per year. I made the December one for my graduate certificate. One of my classmates finished in 12 months, but he took on a heavy load. I stuck with just taking two courses per 8 weeks. As a Texas resident, the program is just under $11,000. I did end up getting a Texas grant for almost $1,000 further reducing the cost. There is a thesis and non-thesis option. I chose non-thesis. LOL.

Required Courses
SEC 6302 Introduction to Security Studies
SEC 6305 Research Methodologies in Security Studies
SEC 6309 Grand Strategy and National Security
SEC 6312 Globalization and International Security
Choices for National Security Affairs Concentration
SEC 6313 Intelligence and National Security
SEC 6314 Terrorism and National Security
SEC 6315 Rogue Nations and National Security
SEC 6316 Peacekeeping and Stability Operations
SEC 6317 Weapons of Mass Destruction, Proliferation, and National Security
SEC 6318 Weak and Failing State and National Security
SEC 6319 Homeland Security Studies
SEC 6320 Human Rights and National Security
SEC 6321 Energy Security Studies
SEC 6322 Transnational Issues and National Security
Choices for my concentration - Regional Studies
SEC 6323 Security Issues in Europe I
SEC 6325 Security Issues in Europe II
SEC 6327 Security Issues in Asia I
SEC 6329 Security Issues in Asia II
SEC 6331 Security Issues in Latin America I
SEC 6333 Security Issues in Latin America II
SEC 6335 Security Issues in The Middle East I
SEC 6337 Security Issues in The Middle East II
SEC 6341 Security Issues in Africa I
SEC 6343 Security Issues in Africa II

I had enough room to take more than the required number of courses for my concentration plus some national security affairs courses. The whole program is 36 credit hours.
Certificate in Terrorism and Counterinsurgency Studies
SEC 6309 Grand Strategy and National Security
SEC 6314 Terrorism and National Security
SEC 6316 Peacekeeping and Stability Operations
SEC 6313 Intelligence and National Security

There are two other graduate certificates in the security studies program.
https://www.angelo.edu/dept/security_stu...icates.php

They also have master's programs for Border Security (it's really just homeland security) and Intelligence. Under Border Security, there is a graduate certificate for Emergency Management.
https://www.angelo.edu/dept/security_stu...icates.php

[LaterBloomer]

Congratulations. You've really moved along very energetically.

[ryoder]

Awesome!
You are in the security field right?
Very cool.

[sanantone]

Congratulations. You've really moved along very energetically.

Thank you. I finally got my act together in summer/fall 2010.

Awesome!
You are in the security field right?
Very cool.

I was in the security field until a few months ago. I now work a different kind of criminal justice job with a local government agency. I'm hoping to get something in the federal government.

[sanantone]

I am so relieved! I just finished all of my coursework for my masters degree program. All I have left to do is the oral comprehensive exam, which I'm not worried about. Unfortunately, my degree won't be conferred until May. I really want to start applying to adjunct instructor jobs.

[AlbaTiVo]

Great job! Well done!