What government tactics are appropriate and legal to protect Americans from terrorism? How do our intelligence organizations find out about terrorist plots? What price should Americans pay in compromised civil liberties for security? What does the public need to know and what should be kept secret? Led by an esteemed faculty that includes a former director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Georgetown is a center of discussion about the national security issues and challenges brought on by rapid globalization and terrorist threats.
The National Security & Counterintelligence program brings together Georgetown’s unparalleled government and international relations resources to explore security and counterintelligence issues, from wiretapping and the U.S. Patriot Act to counterinsurgency efforts, covert actions, spy operations, and the use of torture. Faculty and guest lecturers, including high-level government officials and attorneys, offer firsthand perspectives on the practical issues and ethical dilemmas of a new world order where color-coded threat levels are presented alongside the daily weather. Special field trips take you on an insider’s tour of some of the prominent government institutions that focus on security and intelligence. Students will also be participating in an exciting evening capstone project called "Crisis At Sea, Challenge in the Oval Office: A National Security Crisis Simulation." This intensive eight-day program is sure to open your eyes and challenge your thinking.
2010 Tuition: $1,900 includes tuition, room, and board.
Program Application.pdf Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
