Political Science

Security Studies Upper-Division Certificate

Undergraduate Programs

Why Earn Your Certificate in Security Studies?

SEST students graduate with a rigorous qualification certifying them as having developed an expertise in security studies which complements their major(s).

Students can use this certificate to demonstrate a focused, specialized curricular emphasis in security studies that sets them apart from graduates with broader academic profiles. Students in the STEM disciplines, more specifically, will be able to demonstrate that they have attained core competencies in an area of the liberal arts that encompasses the broader geopolitical and strategic contexts in which their more technical professional expertise is embedded.

At a Glance

Security Studies Upper-Division Certificate

Campus Locations:
Catonsville

Department:
Department of Political Science

College:
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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What Are My Career Options Studying Security Studies?

Political Science

Based on real UMBC graduates*

627 Graduates
$71,406 Median Salary
Data shown for graduates 2011–2026.

Top Job Titles

Salary Distribution

Top Employers

  1. US GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 5
  2. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY 5
  3. THE MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY 5
  4. U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 4
  5. NORTHROP GRUMMAN 3
  6. CITY OF BALTIMORE 3
  7. INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE 3
  8. MARYLAND JUDICIARY 3
  9. CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES 3
  10. STATE OF MARYLAND 3

Top Industries

Job Categories

Top Locations

  1. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 77
  2. SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND 25
  3. ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 16
  4. COLUMBIA, MARYLAND 13
  5. GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND 12

* Outcomes reflect graduates Steppingblocks could match to public career data, so totals may not represent every graduate in the program. Salary figures are based only on graduates with salary data available.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC is committed to making a world-class education accessible to every student. We offer a range of financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to help you manage the cost of your education. New and current degree-seeking undergraduates can explore institutional and departmental scholarships using our Scholarship Retriever tool, along with additional opportunities from external partners. Scholarships and financial aid can help cover tuition, fees, textbooks, and even housing and meals, ensuring you can focus on your studies and your future at UMBC.

Ready to Apply?

1

Complete the Common App

Your first stop is the Common App. You can learn more about how to apply with the Common App here.

2

Request Supporting Documents

You’ll be required to submit your official transcript and international transcript (if applicable). You may also choose to submit standardized test scores and/or letters of recommendation.

3

Complete Scholars Programs and Visual and Performing Arts Majors Requirements (optional)

Applying to a Scholars Program or as a Visual or Performing Arts major? Be sure to research additional requirements and deadlines specific to the programs of interest to you.

Contact Information

UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation Contact Information

Mailing Address

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation

1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

OFFICE LOCATION

Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond

Admissions Staff

410-455-2292

Available Monday through Friday, from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

admissions@umbc.edu

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