The program has five requirements:

Course Requirements (any two):
- EPS 194 - Technology, National Security, and Sustainability
- INTNLREL 115 - Spies, Lies, and Algorithms
- POLISCI 114S - International Security in a Changing World
Policy Relevant Internship: Policy relevance is broadly defined. In addition to policy-focused institutions like government bodies or think tanks, this can include work at corporations and technology companies engaged in international business with significant policy implications. This internship must be completed prior to the start of senior year.
Honors College: The CISAC Honors College, which takes place during early September in Washington D.C., is associated with the Bing Honors College and is free-of-charge for all students enrolled in the program.
Honors Seminars:
- IIS 198: This 1-unit course takes place in the spring quarter of students' junior year and provides an introduction to the thesis research process.
- IIS 199: This year-long, 3-5 unit course guides students through the thesis drafting process.
Honors Thesis: Completion of an original research thesis represents the culmination of the Honors Program. Submission of theses to the Stanford Electronic Repository is a requirement for Honors conferral.

INSST-IHN - International Security Studies (IHN)

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