Enroll in a Military Friendly School with internationally focused online and in-person master’s programs.
We welcome veterans, Foreign Area Officers (FAOs), and military dependents into our community. Our participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program and other military benefits will make your degree an affordable investment. We are proud to count many veterans and military spouses among our alumni.
We offer full tuition coverage for qualifying veterans and their eligible dependents through the Post-9/11 GI Bill® and the Yellow Ribbon Program. We also offer preferential scholarship consideration to those who are not eligible for these benefits. We are committed to making your education affordable and helping you take this next important step in your career.
You will gain relevant professional experience through practical coursework and we prioritize your career development. Our alumni find fulfilling careers in the intelligence community, at think tanks, and at organizations like the United Nations, U.S. State Department, and World Bank, as well as in banking, consulting, language services, international development, technology, and education companies around the world. Learn how they are thriving in their careers.
You will study with the leading experts in global security, development, climate change, and intercultural communication. For maximum flexibility, we offer both in-person programs at our Monterey, California, campus, and online, asynchronous programs.
Active duty military, veterans, and their dependents make up more than 5 percent of our students, so there’s a strong sense of community here.
BA/MA in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies ’20
Compliance Execution Director, Finclusive
“I was in the Army for eight years. Being able to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from such an impressive faculty almost seemed too good to be true, and the welcoming atmosphere sealed the deal. I am amazed at the opportunities I have here—from study abroad to internships—and the staff is extremely helpful in making it all happen.”
Story: A Veteran’s Path from the Military to a Career in Financial Crime Compliance
MA in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies ’19
Specialization in Financial Crime Management
Veterans Organization President 2017–2018
Director, Domestic Terrorism Prevention Unit, NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
“I have been in the Army National Guard for about eight years, serving most of it on some form of active duty. This was the only school I found that offered an emphasis on terrorism studies with classes on cybersecurity issues. I have valued being in classes with students from all over the world and all walks of life—it has really challenged my own American-centric perspective.”
MA in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies ’15
He was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy and spent seven years on nuclear submarines where he became intensely interested in international nuclear nonproliferation efforts. After graduating from the Institute, he earned a two-year National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) fellowship in Vienna, Austria. Read more
Joint BA/MPA ’13
Matt is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He launched a career in international development after graduating from the Institute and works for the USAID Africa Office in Washington, D.C. Read more
The Institute’s vibrant and engaged student-run Veterans Organization is open to all students and offers additional support in many ways—professional opportunities, academic guidance, and camaraderie.
Our location in Monterey provides easy access to the Fort Ord Commissary and facilities at the Defense Language Institute and the Naval Postgraduate School.
Resources for Health and Wellness
Studying a second language and intercultural competence are integrated into the curriculum. Our international campus has students from around the world, so you are not only studying language and interculturality in class but also practicing daily with your classmates.
Our partnership with the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) gives you access to a broad array of courses with the Department of National Security Affairs and Department of Defense Analysis. You will learn in a military environment, which may more closely align with where you plan to work in the future. You will also expand your professional network through NPS faculty and students.
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| by Jason Warburg
Thirty-five Middlebury Institute students were joined by students and faculty from other area institutions for a weekend-long exercise simulating diplomatic negotiations during an international crisis.
| by Jessie Raymond
At the 2022 Geospatial World Forum, satellite imagery analyst Allison Puccioni MAIPS ’08 and her team took home the water security prize for their environmental monitoring map which helps Iraqis monitor water severity.
Associate Professor of Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies Philipp Bleek presented on “Drones and CBRN Terrorism Threats and Responses” as the closing speaker for the June 3-4 “Countering Drones 2020” conference, organized by Defense iQ.
