M.S. in Psychology - Terrorism and Security

What causes one group of people to attack and harm another? How does a group protect itself from the threats of another? These are just 2 of the many questions that students will have to tackle if they take up MS in Psychology focusing on Terrorism and Security.

With the effects of the global economic crisis still being felt, the unemployment rates at their record high and a record breaking number of national disasters hitting the country, public security is a serious issue. In order to understand the thought processes of terrorists and other such groups, the MS in Psychology - Terrorism and Security uses the most advanced techniques in clinical psychology and research. Through this approach, the authorities can nor prepare concrete policies which can counter these situations.

The degree program allows students understand the different social and psychological action of terrorist groups as well as design, implement and assess public safety policies. It also analyzes the current policies for public safety, emergency and trauma response, disaster management, among other topics.