National Security and Intelligence Program

OVERVIEW OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM

The National Security and Intelligence Program is a concentration in the Social Sciences which is designed to provide the necessary background for students to pursue careers as research and/or intelligence analysts in government agencies and private enterprise.  The program includes courses from several disciplines including Criminal Justice, History, and Political Science, with additional computer lab and field work.  The work of these analysts, whether relating to national security, criminal investigative activities or competition analysis, involves the preparation of assessments based on the collection, correlation, and analysis of intelligence data

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE

There is a large demand for analysts in post 9/11 government organizations at the local, state and national levels.  The biggest demand at the federal level is in the Departments of State, Defense, Justice, and Homeland Security, as well as the traditional opportunities at the Central Intelligence and National Security Agencies. Law enforcement agencies at the state and local levels are seeking analysts nationwide.  There is also a growing demand for research analysts in private industry as companies are faced with the challenges and opportunities of globalization.