2026 - 2027 Catalog

School of Security & Global Studies

The programs taught in the School of Security & Global Studies truly embody our motto, "Educating Those Who Serve.” Students in this school have an understanding of the world that appreciates the differences in political, economic, and social cultures. Our faculty members are highly credentialed and respected leaders in their fields, and many of them currently work in the U.S. government. Likewise, our graduates are employed in leadership positions at agencies ranging from the Departments of State, Defense, and Homeland Security to the intelligence services, as well as private businesses throughout the world. We are committed to helping students think in ways they haven’t thought before, and to apply educational theories to real-world challenges.

School Leadership

Dean

  • Dr. Juliette Rouge

Associate Dean

  • Dr. Michelle Watts

Department Chairs

  • Cybersecurity – Dr. David Kritz
  • Emergency Management – Dr. Terri Wilkin
  • Global Security – Dr. Katherine Brannum
  • Human Justice – Dr. Charles Russo
  • Intelligence – Dr. James Burch
  • Legal Studies – Dr. Kerry Erisman
  • Political and Military Science – Dr. Thomas Kelly
  • Security and Defense Studies – Dr. Kelli Frakes

Assistant Department Chairs

  • Cybersecurity – Dr. Harry Cooper
  • Security and Defense Studies – Dr. Kelly Jordan

If you're ready to move forward, we're ready to take you there.

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