Intelligence and National Security Studies, B.A.

Program Overview

This Intelligence and National Security Studies program provides a comprehensive foundation in intelligence analysis, communications, and operations. Students develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills through core courses and electives. The program prepares graduates for careers in intelligence, national security, and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Foundation Requirements (6-22 Credits):
• ANTH 102 - Understanding Other Cultures (3 credits)
• INTEL 200 - Introduction to Intelligence and National Security (3 credits)
• PHIL 110 - Introduction to Logic (3 credits)
• POLI 101 - Introduction to World Politics (3 credits)
• POLI 201 - Introduction to American Government (3 credits)
• STAT 201 - Elementary Statistics (3 credits)
• STAT 201L - Elementary Statistics Computer Laboratory (1 credit)
• GEOG 121 - World Regional Geography (3 credits) (or)
• GEOG 200 - Digital Earth (3 credits)
• Intelligence and National Security Studies Core (15 Credits):
• INTEL 301 - Research and Communications in Intelligence (3 credits)
• INTEL 310 - Intelligence Analysis (3 credits)
• INTEL 311 - Intelligence Communications (3 credits)
• INTEL 312 - Intelligence Operations (3 credits)
• INTEL 330 - National Security (3 credits) (or)
• INTEL 335 - Homeland Security (3 credits)
• Major Electives (6 Credits):
• Two upper-division courses from a rotation of current offerings
• Regional Focus (6 Credits):
• Two upper-division courses from a rotation of current offerings
• Capstone (3 Credits):
• INTEL 494 - Intelligence and National Security Studies Capstone (3 credits)
• Cognate or Minor Requirements (9-21 Credits):
• Courses taken for cognate credit must be at the 300 level (or above) and be approved in advance by a student's faculty adviser.
• Electives (1-28 Credits):
• Total Credits Required: 120