The Institute for Regional and International Security (IRIS) offers fully accredited programs leading to the Master of Arts in Security Studies. Master of Arts degrees always entail concentration in a particular regional or topical specialty, which is noted as part of the degree.

In addition to the Master of Arts Degree and Certificate Programs listed here, IRIS offers a small, rigorous and highly competitive PhD program, Curriculum 694, which leads to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Security Studies. IRIS conducts cutting-edge research through various Navy and other U.S. government sponsored projects.