Discover the Schar School, Ranked No. 2 by US News & World Report

Earn your master’s in International Security or Biodefense from the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, located in the Washington, D.C. area. Learning from faculty with real-world experience, you will gain the skills needed to manage traditional security threats and emerging transnational security challenges, including Ebola, cyberwarfare, drones, terrorism, WMD, and illicit trafficking. Discover why the Schar School’s programs are ranked the No. 2 best in the country for concentrations in homeland security and emergency management, and earn a degree that will prepare you for a fulfilling and meaningful career. Request program info >