Master of Arts in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies Middlebury Institute of International Studies

Prepare for an international career countering threats posed by terrorism, financial crimes, and nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons.

The Middlebury Institute Master of Arts in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies (NPTS) is focused on building the professional skills you need to respond to the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and to threats from violent extremism and financial crimes. It is a four-semester, 60-credit program.

The Institute’s affiliation with the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies(CNS) gives our NPTS students a distinct advantage. CNS is the largest nongovernmental organization in the United States devoted exclusively to disseminating timely information and analysis on WMD issues and to training the next generation of nonproliferation specialists. Members of its research staff are routinely quoted in national and international media on timely topics such as North Korea’s nuclear program.

Career-Oriented Course Work

Our NPTS curriculum integrates instruction in international security, science and technology, history, and regional studies with real-world opportunities to apply your learning.

Course work is focused on giving you professional experience before you graduate to accelerate your career growth. You can build practical skills like policy memo writing, geospatial analysis, social network analysis, and investigating financial transactions.

Improving language competence is central to all degree programs at the Institute, and students take several content-based courses taught in their chosen language of study to support their ability to work across cultures and borders.