The Global Security and Threat Reduction track prepares students for careers in government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations, and the private sector focused on security challenges at the national, international, and global levels. Grounded in interdisciplinary and professional knowledge, the curriculum draws upon conceptual frameworks, analytical tools, and methodologies from fields such as international relations, security studies, environmental studies, and public policy. Students develop specialized expertise while learning to analyze and address complex security challenges, including armed conflict, environmental stresses, natural disasters, public health threats, and emerging risks. Relevant topical areas include human security, environmental and resource security, conflict and cooperation, comparative politics, and international security. Graduates pursue careers in fields such as policy analysis, diplomacy, intelligence, humanitarian assistance, environmental security, public service, higher education, research, and international affairs.
