Strategic Intelligence Graduate Certificate

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College of Arts and Sciences

Department: Dean’s Office

Certificate Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information

Office of Graduate Certificates Website

Graduate Certificate Policies

The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Intelligence will provide a state-of-the-art, academic foundation in the discipline of intelligence studies. That foundation can prepare the individual to pursue further graduate study or to develop and apply this critical set of professional skills. The curriculum follows the guidelines for the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE), covering strategic thinking, core concepts, analytic methods, and analytic communication (writing and briefing).

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying.

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

Additional Admission Requirements

In addition, the following is required with the application:

Professional resume
Statement of Purpose (max 500 words)

Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

LIS 6700 Information Strategy and Decision-Making Credit Hours: 3
LIS 6702 Advanced Intelligence Analytic Methods Credit Hours: 3
LIS 6703 Core Concepts in Intelligence Credit Hours: 3
LIS 6107 Advanced Professional & Technical Communication for Analysts Credit Hours: 3

Graduate Certificate Time Limit

Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion

For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.