The National Security Studies minor is an interdisciplinary minor designed for students who are interested in the historical, political, cultural, ethical, and legal dimensions of national security policy.
The requirements of the minor are eighteen hours including: (a) INDS 275; HIST 277; INDS 465; and GVFA 442; (b) two courses chosen from different departments from among: GVFA 230, 231, 242, 341, 342; HIST 313; ECON 261, 262; PHYS 107; RELI 103; INDS 395 (if dealing with topics in National Security), 495 (if dealing with topics in National Security).
Students electing to pursue this minor develop their course of study in consultation with their major advisor and Director of the Wilson Center for Leadership. Courses not on this list may count towards the minor, subject to the approval of the Director of the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest, approval of the Wilson Center Faculty Advisory Committee, and the Academic Affairs Committee.
Core curriculum courses may be used to satisfy the requirements for this minor.
“The National Security program has a perfect mix of courses that don’t just put you in the mindset of an American strategist or national security professional, but it provides a broader context that ranges from political theory to the workings of the energy industry and even studies of various religions. These force you to put theory and thought into written action and critical analysis - all of which I have found to be invaluable in the short time since my graduation.”
~Carter Spawn ‘25
MIA Candidate at Texas A&M Bush School
updated 7/25/2025