May 12, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Intelligence Studies B.S.

(48 Credits) 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.

Degree Map Intelligence Collection and Operations Concentration

Degree Map Intelligence Analysis Concentration

Intelligence Analysis Core Requirements (30 credits)

INAN 200 - Introduction to Intelligence Analysis 3 Credits
INAN 230 - Psychology of Intelligence Analysis 3 Credits
INAN 324 - Open-Source Intelligence 3 Credits
INAN 340 - Counterintelligence Operations 3 Credits
INAN 370 - National Security Law 3 Credits
INAN 400 - Intelligence Applications and Issues 3 Credits
INAN 499 - Intelligence Studies in the Contemporary World 3 Credits

Directed Electives (6 credits)

Students must complete 6 credits of directed electives from the following courses, or choose courses from their concentration that are not being used for concentration requirements.

CRIM 498 - Internship in Criminology 3-6 Credits
CSS 310 - Cyber Crime Investigation 3 Credits
CSS 430 - Cyber Security 3 Credits
INAN 244 - Tactical Intelligence 3 Credits
INAN 310 - Law Enforcement Intelligence 3 Credits
INAN 321 - Foreign Intelligence Organizations 3 Credits
INAN 322 - Military Intelligence 3 Credits
INAN 386 - Criminal Profiling 3 Credits
INAN 416 - Topics in Intelligence Studies 3 Credits
INAN 451 - Geographic Information Systems I 3 Credits
INAN 470 - Intelligence and Narcotics 3 Credits

Concentration (12 credits)

Each student majoring in Intelligence Analysis must complete one of two concentrations (12 credits). Courses taken as directed electives cannot be used to fulfill requirements of the concentrations.

Intelligence Collection and Operations Concentration

Students selecting the Intelligence Collection and Operations Concentration must earn 12 credits from the following course list.

INAN 240 - Counterintelligence 3 Credits
INAN 323 - Signals Intelligence 3 Credits
INAN 325 - Human Intelligence 3 Credits
INAN 326 - Imagery and Geospatial Intelligence 3 Credits
INAN 327 - Measurement and Signature Intelligence 3 Credits

Intelligence Analysis Concentration

Students selecting the Intelligence Analysis Concentration must earn 12 credits from the following course list.

INAN 320 - Strategic Intelligence 3 Credits
INAN 350 - Crime Analysis 3 Credits
INAN 410 - Terrorism 3 Credits
INAN 418 - National Security Policy 3 Credits
INAN 419 - Threats and Risk Assessment 3 Credits

Degree Map Intelligence Analysis Concentration

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

Fall 1st Year

ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
INAN 200 - Introduction to Intelligence Analysis 3 Credits
INAN 230 - Psychology of Intelligence Analysis 3 Credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Communication | Credits 3
Elective credits 3

15 Credits

Spring 1st Year

INAN 250 - Intelligence Methods and Analysis 3 Credits
ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Historical Perspectives | Credits 3
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Social and Behavioral Science | Credits 3
Elective | credits 3

15 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

INAN 260 - Research, Writing and Presentation in Intelligence Studies 3 Credits
INAN 315 - Intelligence and National Security 3 Credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Fine and Performing Arts | Credits 3
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Laboratory Science | Credits 4
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Literary Studies | Credits 3

16 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

INAN 324 - Open-Source Intelligence 3 Credits
INAN 340 - Counterintelligence Operations 3 Credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Quantitative Literacy | Units 3
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Ethics and Social Responsibility | Units 3
Major Directed Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

INAN 370 - National Security Law 3 Credits
Major Concentration Course INAN 320 INAN 350 INAN 419 | Credits 3
Major Directed Elective | Credits 3
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Junior Composition 3 credits
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

INAN 400 - Intelligence Applications and Issues 3 Credits
Major Concentration INAN 410 or INAN 418 | Credits 3
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Global Perspective and Cultural Diversity | Credits 3
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

Major Concentration INAN 320 or INAN 350 or INAN 419 | 3 credits
Major Concentration INAN 320 or INAN 350 or INAN 419 | 3 credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : UDIE | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

INAN 499 - Intelligence Studies in the Contemporary World 3 Credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 2 credits

14 Credits

Degree Map Intelligence Collections and Operations Concentration

Fall 1st Year

INAN 200 - Introduction to Intelligence Analysis 3 Credits
INAN 230 - Psychology of Intelligence Analysis 3 Credits
ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Communication | Credits 3
Elective credits 3

15 Credits

Spring 1st Year

INAN 250 - Intelligence Methods and Analysis 3 Credits
ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Historical Perspectives | Credits 3
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits 3
Elective | credits 3

15 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

INAN 260 - Research, Writing and Presentation in Intelligence Studies 3 Credits
Major Directed Elective | 3 credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Fine and Performing Arts | 3 credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Laboratory Science | 4 credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Literary Studies | 3 credits

16 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

INAN 315 - Intelligence and National Security 3 Credits
INAN 324 - Open-Source Intelligence 3 Credits
INAN 340 - Counterintelligence Operations 3 Credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Quantitative Literacy | 3 credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 credits

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

INAN 370 - National Security Law 3 Credits
Major Concentration Course INAN 240 or INAN 325 or INAN 327 | 3 credits
Major Directed Elective | 3 credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Junior Composition 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

INAN 400 - Intelligence Applications and Issues 3 Credits
Major Concentration INAN 323 or INAN 326 | 3 credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Global Perspective and Cultural Diversity | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

Major Concentration INAN 240 or INAN 325 or INAN 327 | 3 credits
Major Concentration INAN 240 or INAN 325 or INAN 327 | 3 credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : UDIE | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

INAN 499 - Intelligence Studies in the Contemporary World 3 Credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 2 credits

14 Credits