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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Intelligence Analysis B.S.

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(51 Credits)

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The Intelligence Analysis degree is designed specifically for students who seek a career as an intelligence analyst either in the U.S. government, military, or the private sector. In this program, students learn innovative ways to structure their thinking to solve complex real-world problems when there is both time pressure and a lack of reliable information.

Intelligence Analysis Core Requirements (30 credits)

Directed Electives (6 credits)

Students must complete 6 credits of directed electives from the following courses (Cannot double count with a course in concentration)

Concentration (15 credits)

Each student majoring in Intelligence Analysis must complete one of three concentrations (15 credits).   Courses taken as directed electives cannot be used to fulfill requirements of the concentrations.

Counterintelligence Concentration

Students selecting the Counterintelligence Concentration must earn 15 credits from the following course list. 

Criminal Intelligence Concentration

Students selecting the Criminal Intelligence Concentration must earn 15 credits from the following course list. 

Intelligence Collections and Operations Concentration

Students selecting the Intelligence Collections and Operations Concentration must earn 15 credits from the following course list. 

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This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA

Fall 1st Year

Spring 1st Year

Fall 2nd Year

Spring 2nd Year

Fall 3rd Year

Spring 3rd Year

Fall 4th Year

  • Major Concentration | Credits/Units 3
  • Major Concentration | Credits/Units 3
  • Foundational Studies:  UDIE | Credits/Units 3
  • 300 or 400 level Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • 300 or 400 level Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

  • Foundational Studies:  HIP  | Credits/Units 3
  • Major Concentration | Credits/Units 3
  • Major Directed Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Foundational Studies: Fine and Performing Arts 3
  • Elective | Credits/Units 2

    14 Credits

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/intelligence-analysis 

3 Year Degree Map

The 3 year degree plan is available for the students meeting the following requirements:

  • Student is an incoming freshman to the on-campus program
  • English placement score into ENG 105/107 or GH 101 & GH 102
  • Math placement directly into Quantitative Literacy category

Fall 1st Year

Spring 1st Year

Summer 1st Year

  • Elective | 3 Credits
  • Elective | 3 Credits

6 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

Spring 2nd Year

Summer 2nd Year

  • Foundational Studies: Fine & Performing Arts | 3 Credits
  • Elective | 3 Credits
  • Elective | 3 Credits

9 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

Spring 3rd Year

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