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Seton Hall Program Prepares Future National Security Experts
Seton Hall's national security program gives students hands-on experience for government roles before entering the workforce.
In brief
Seton Hall's national security program gives students hands-on experience for government roles before entering the workforce. Seton Hall's National Security Graduate Fellowship places 80% of students in government agencies like NSA, CIA, and military within five years. Originally reported by Fox News.
Seton Hall National Security Program
Seton Hall University offers a graduate fellowship pairing students with government agencies for real-world national security research.
“Our program is unlike any other in the nation because our graduate students are actually tackling real-world national security challenges and issues from government agencies.”
80% Placement Rate
Graduates secure roles at the NSA, CIA, Secret Service, military, and defense contracting companies after completing the program.
“The National Security Graduate Fellowship at Seton Hall’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations pairs students with government agencies seeking research and analysis on pressing foreign policy and national security issues and has an 80% placement rate, with graduates going on to work at the ns a, cia, secret service, military and defense contracting companies, according to founder Mohamad Mirghahari.”
Ready Day One
Students are ready for immediate work after graduation, according to founder Mohamad Mirghahari.
“My goal for my students is they’re ready day one if they get hired.”
14 Years in Defense
Founder Mohamad Mirghahari spent 14 years in key Department of Defense leadership roles supporting counterterrorism initiatives globally.
“Mirghahari, a seton hall graduate and national security expert who spent 14 years in key department of defense leadership roles supporting counterterrorism initiatives around the globe, later served as a presidential appointee and senior advisor to the transportation security administration’s chief of staff and remains a special advisor to the defense department.”
Real-Time Research
Students conduct projects for government agencies on current issues like China, India, Pakistan, and the South China Sea.
“We have done projects on china, india and pakistan, as well as the south china sea.”
AI and Data Focus
The program addresses emerging threats from artificial intelligence, data, and foreign influence using analytical tools.
“Artificial intelligence, data and all these different things impacting our national security play a major role in our work.”
Faster Learning
Students learn government operations faster than traditional paths, with some agencies saying they’re better than experienced hires.
“Some of the feedback we’ve received from agencies is, ‘Your students are well-equipped. They’re better than some of the people who have been here for five to 10 years,’”
The essence
Seton Hall's National Security Graduate Fellowship places 80% of students in government agencies like NSA, CIA, and military within five years.
