Overview

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

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
(Graduate Certificate)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	25
Doctoral Degrees	0
Other Advanced Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Alternate accepted

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

40

Applied

36

Accepted

28

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours of academic work

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 Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

108

Total Graduate Students

2%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.63%
Black or African American	1.85%
White or Caucasian	74%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	7.41%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.85%
Unknown	7.41%

Gender

Male (75%)

Female (25%)

Faculty

24

Total faculty

Full-time - 4

Part-time - 20

Male (19)

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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