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Online Counter Terrorism Studies Degrees & Certificates

In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, there is great discussion about the new methods of terrorism and how to effectively apply counter-terrorism concepts to deal with this international security challenge. Political and military leaders are still grappling with strategies to combat terrorism as witnessed by events throughout the world and daily in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Students in this program will explore the origins of and motivations for terrorism, terrorist strategy, and tactics. Terrorism presents real challenges to government and national security communities due to the many different domestic and international terrorist groups, each with their own leadership, motivations, political objectives, and their own repertoire of tactics. The fact that these groups continue to evolve and mature in their capability means even greater challenges lay ahead for the U.S. military and government agencies involved in combating terrorism and in ensuring national security.

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    Academic Quality meets Affordable Tuition

    American Military University (AMU) provides quality and affordable online education to U.S. Armed Forces, members of the public safety, service and national security communities, and working adults in a wide range of fields. AMU closely partners with industry organizations and is highly respected by public service, intelligence, homeland security and criminal justice communities for developing curriculum that is relevant to today’s job market. AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public University System. Here’s why more than 100,000 students make us their school of choice.

    • #1 most popular provider of education to the U.S. military*
    • Admission fees are waived for active duty, guard and reserve members 
    • No application or technology fees; and textbooks are provided at no cost to all undergraduate students earning academic credit 
    • Active duty tuition assistance covers up to 100% of undergraduate tuition and up to 75% of graduate tuition for as many as six courses per year**
    • Affordable tuition that is 20 percent less than the average four-year public university’s in-state rates according to the College Board’s 2010-2011 study
    • Save time and money by transferring previous education and training credits
    • Nationally recognized for quality online education and effective practices 
    • Experienced faculty; many who are executives in government and nonprofit organizations including the United Nations, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    • 96% of AMU seniors say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their education
    • 97% of AMU seniors say they would recommend AMU to friends and colleagues

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    *based upon 2011 DoD enrollment figures for U.S. servicemembers
    **refer to your service's policy on tuition assistance eligibility and availability


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Jennifer Hesterman
AMU Professor of Counter Intelligence Studies
M.S.: Johns Hopkins University

Jennifer HestermanJennifer Hesterman is a 1986 graduate of Penn State University, where she earned not only a Bachelor's Degree in Geography, but also a commission as an officer in the Air Force. During her subsequent 21 year career in the Air Force, she worked in several fields, including Information Management, Logistics and Personnel. She served 3 tours at the Pentagon, and commanded at the squadron and group levels. Her last assignment in the Air Force was at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, where she served as the Vice Wing Commander. She retired on August 1, 2007 as a colonel. Read more…