Global Terrorism Studies Minor Program Application Form

Complete the information below to apply for the Global Terrorism Studies Minor Program for the Fall 2025 cohort.

Applications for Early Admittance are due no later than: 11:59pm ET on Nov 1st, 2024.

Your Name

First Name *

Middle Initial

Last Name *

Contact Information

Address *

Address2

City *

State *

Zip *

Phone *

Email *

University Information

University of Maryland Directory ID *

University of Maryland UID *

Academic Background

Current Status *

Expected Graduation Date *

Total Credits Completed *

Credits Completed at University of Maryland *

GPA (If you do not have a GPA yet, please put 0.0) *

Primary Major *

Other Declared Major(s)

Other Minors

Coursework Plan

Please indicate which semester(s) and year(s) you plan to take the course or courses in the spaces provided. Please specify which electives and Global Perspective Course you plan to take.

BSST 200: Terrorism Studies *

BSST 377: Applying Theory to the Practice of Countering Terrorism *

BSST 331: Innovations in Counterterrorism OR BSST 335: Innovations in Countering Violent Extremism *

Global Perspective Course *

Two BSST Elective Courses *

BSST386: Experiential Learning in Terrorism Studies *

Statement of Purpose

In your one-page statement of purpose, please explain why you are interested in pursuing terrorism studies, describe your career goals, and tell us how the program will benefit you in meeting your career goals.

Formatting requirements are: 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, single spacing.

Supplementary Materials

The following materials must be submitted as a packet in one PDF file in this order:

Statement of Purpose
One-Page Resume (including the contact information of at least one reference)
Unofficial Transcript

You must include all of these files to submit this application. These files must be in Acrobat (.PDF) format.

Required Documents

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Reference *

Reference name, title, email, and phone number. References can include supervisors, teachers, professors, coaches, professional mentors, or individual who can speak to your academic abilities. References will only be contacted in the event of a question. No recommendation letter is required.

Submit Application

By entering my initials into the box below and entering by name and the date, I am digitally signing this document. In doing so, I understand that if accepted to the Global Terrorism Studies Minor I must:

Complete all core courses with a C- or better;
Have at least two (2) semesters (one fall and one spring) remaining at the University of Maryland after being admitted into the program; and
Inform the Education Team at START (via education-start@umd.edu) if I add any additional minor while completing the Global Terrorism Studies Minor program. If while pursuing another minor irreconcilable scheduling conflicts arise, neither program is obligated to make an exception or provide an alternative course of action to resolve the scheduling issue.

Failure to sign this document is grounds for refusal of admittance into the Global Terrorism Studies Minor program. If accepted into the minor, violating any of these terms is grounds for removal from the program.