Prospective Students

SSP has a dual emphasis on the theory and practice of international relations and national security, preparing graduates with the resources necessary for success in a variety of roles. SSP students benefit from exceptional opportunities for intellectual and professional growth offered on campus: forward thinking scholarship, provocative speakers, and compelling events covering security challenges and policy prescriptions. Additionally, our location in Washington, DC provides SSP students with direct exposure to leading government agencies, private sector firms, and non-profit and research institutions involved in U.S. national and international security.