Intelligence and Security Studies

The Intelligence and Security Studies minor prepares students with diverse majors for careers in intelligence collection and analysis, homeland security and other related fields or for graduate programs that will increase their preparation for these fields. Students will develop an understanding of national and international intelligence issues including the various types of intelligence, US priorities, and analytical techniques with a focus on writing, critical thinking, research skills, and communication skills.

Program objectives include:

• Identify and analyze critical issues for intelligence and security.
• Develop an understanding of contemporary intelligence issues from psychological, political, technological, and historical perspectives.
• Identify ethical issues involved in intelligence and security studies and make ethical judgments.
• Conduct research on contemporary intelligence issues.
• Understand and learn from intelligence failures.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of formats (written communication, oral communication, and interpersonal communication).