Bachelor in National Security Policy Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $28,500 per year for full-time students..

Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in national security agencies and related fields. The programme focuses on intelligence analysis, policy development, and security operations. Students study threat assessment, cybersecurity, and government institutions. The curriculum integrates real-world case studies and practical exercises.

Focus areas include Intelligence Analysis, Cybersecurity, Policy Development, Threat Assessment, Government Institutions, Security Operations.

The programme requires 120 credits. Students complete core courses in national security, elective courses in related fields, and a capstone project in the final year.

Graduates enter roles such as intelligence analyst, security officer, policy coordinator, or compliance officer in federal, state, or local government agencies.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a completed application form.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

La Roche University began in 1963 when the Sisters of Divine Providence established an independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Its Catholic heritage remains part of campus life, while students of all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed. The university is residential and offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs.

Academic strengths include education, business, criminal justice, cybersecurity and forensics, psychology, nursing, health and medical sciences, interior architecture and design, and graphic design. Students gain practical experience through the SOLVE Center, where every major includes hands-on work with real organizations and outcomes. Internships, employer partnerships and career preparation are integrated into the student experience. Small classes and personal guidance support students as they prepare for careers and further study.

The campus offers student organizations and NCAA Division III athletics within a community focused on global engagement and cross-cultural learning. International students can use the intensive English as a Second Language program before continuing undergraduate or graduate coursework on campus. The program covers five levels and includes critical reading, analytical writing, oral fluency, listening and notetaking, and grammatical accuracy. Instruction is available in fall, spring and summer, with part-time study subject to visa requirements. A Pathway program may support international students seeking an undergraduate degree.