防核扩散与恐怖主义研究硕士Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies
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明德大学蒙特雷国际研究学院的防核扩散与恐怖主义研究硕士（NPTS）是一个两年学制（60学分）的硕士项目。通过课程，学生将会学习到前沿的对抗恐怖主义知识，以及与核武器、生化武器相关的知识内容。
独特的课程设置 Curriculum
我们的
跨学科课程整合了政策分析、国际安全、科学技术和历史等课题，以培养学生在打击
暴力极端主义和
大规模杀伤性武器的扩散的领域中获得职业发展机会。
此外，学生有机会修读
国际政策与管理研究生院的相关课程，例如地区和区域研究，全球经济，网络安全和国际环境问题。
我们的项目优势来自于世界闻名的师资队伍和研究中心：
James
Martin防核武扩散研究中心（CNS）和
蒙特雷恐怖主义研究和教育项目（MonTREP）。此外，这些研究中心还能提供独特的机会，让学生在蒙特雷，华盛顿特区和奥地利维也纳等地参与带薪实习或担任研究助理。
1. Required Courses:
These courses introduce the fields of nonproliferation and
terrorism studies to help students understand how these issues fit
into the broader context of world politics and to give students
practical training in resear
ch methods and other analytical techniques.
- International Security Research and Analysis
- Global Politics
- Introduction to WMD Nonproliferation
- Introduction to Terrorism Studies
- Science and Technology for NPTS
- Two-four credits of additional research and/or skills course
work
2. Advanced Courses in Nonproliferation and/or Terrorism Studies
Topics:
Advanced courses, seminars, and/or workshops that allow for deeper
knowledge in area of specialization. Sample courses include:
- Seminar in Proliferation and Intelligence
- Seminar in Counter-Terrorism
- Seminar in Chemical and Biological Weapons and Arms
Control
- Seminar in Global Jihadism
- Seminar in Deterring and Influencing Terrorism and WMD
3. Methods/Skills Courses:
These classes can be used to fulfill the additional required
methods/skills credits or as electives. Sample courses
include:
- Writing and Briefing Memos
- Tabletop Exercise Design and Operation
- Open Source Tools for NPTS
4. Language Studies:
Courses taught in the language of study combine language skills
development with topics related to graduate degree work and
professional interests. Sample courses include:
- Topics in Security and International Relations (in Arabic)
- Citizenship, Security, and Development in Latin America (in
Spanish)
- Challenges in Peace Building—Congo (in French)
- Vladimir Putin: Russia and Its President (in Russian)
- Japan in the World (in Japanese)
5. Electives:
Electives by advisement build on your expertise in domains that
will benefit your career. They can also be used to take classes
from other Institute programs. Sample courses include:
- Nonproliferation Treaty Simulation
- Introduction to Homeland Security
- Evolution of Chinese Nuclear Policy
- Cyber Security Aspects of Nuclear Security
- Terrorism in Southeast Asia
- Introduction to Network Analysis
- Financial Investigation and Compliance
6. Professional Internship Option:
Students have opportunities to participate in
internships
with government agencies and international organizations
such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United
Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), and the U.S.
Departments of State, Defense, and Energy.
7. Thesis Option
The NPTS honors thesis is a highly selective program through which
students are challenged to design and conduct an independent
research project of professional scope and quality with the
guidance of a thesis advisor. A limited number of students are
selected to participate in the honors thesis program each academic
year. Students apply in their second semester and conduct research
during their third and/or final terms. Students present their
findings to a panel of faculty, students, and the public.
双硕士学位项目 Dual Degree Opportunities
Students interested in the
Nonproliferation and
Terrorism Studies program have the option to apply for a Dual
Degree in Nonproliferation Studies and earn both a
Master’s in
Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies from the Middlebury
Institute and a
Master’s in International Affairs from
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO),
one of Russia’s most prestigious and internationally respected
educational institutions in the heart of one of the world’s great
cities.
- Designed for students especially interested in WMD
nonproliferation and U.S.-Russian relations.
- Program starts in the fall semester and students study at both
Middlebury Institute and MGIMO.
- Interdisciplinary curriculum covers global security, history,
science and technology, area studies, public policy, and research
methods—with emphasis on practical skills.
- Graduates are prepared for professional careers in the
nonproliferation field in national governments, international
organizations, academia, think tanks, and the private sector.
工作机会 Careers
我们每个学期都会安排学生在一些政府机构和国际组织
实习，例如在国际原子能机构（IAEA）、联合国裁军事务办公室（UNODA）、美国国务院、国防部、能源部。
从华盛顿特区，到日内瓦或北京，我们的校友被戏称为“雷县帮（Monterey Mafia）。”
他们为政府、非政府组织和国际组织效力，致力于防扩散和反恐
工作。那些有志于投身于学术生涯的校友则继续在各知名研究型大学内攻读博士学位。
1. Selected Employers:
Defense Group, Inc,
Google, US Senate Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs, Department of
Justice
2. Selected Job Titles:
BSA/AML Intelligence Analyst,
Presidential Management Fellow,
Compliance Specialist, Research
Analyst, Intelligence Analyst
更多信息请参见学校项目官网：
http://www.miis.edu/academics/programs/npts
或联系招生办公室：info@miis.edu
