Overview

Defense and Strategic Studies (DDSS) / Defense and Strategic Studies (DDSS) is located in Fairfax, VA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
(Doctoral Certificate)	DDSS

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	0
Doctoral Degrees	0
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8

Applied

8

Accepted

3

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Cumulative GPA of 3.00 over the last 60 hours of academic work taken.

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 31
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

8

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0%
Black or African American	12.5%
White or Caucasian	87%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (37%)

Female (62%)

Faculty

23

Total faculty

Full-time - 3

Part-time - 20

Male (18)

Female (5)

Location & Contact

Address Department of Defense and Strategic Studies
9302 Lee Hwy, Ste 760
Fairfax, VA  22031
United States

Contact Dr. John Rose
Department Head
Email: johnprose@missouristate.edu
Phone: 703-218-3565
Fax: 703-218-3568

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