MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED INTELLIGENCE
We are currently accepting applications for the Erie, PA Master of Science Applied Intelligence degree with classes beginning in September 2013.
Apply Now - Application deadline is March 31, 2013 for Fall Term Admission.
Today, thousands of researchers and intelligence analysts work throughout the United States and abroad in government agencies and private enterprises. The work of these intelligence analysts whether relating to national security, criminal investigative activities, business intelligence, or terrorism, involves the preparation of assessments based on the collection, correlation, and analysis of information. Building on the nationally renowned undergraduate Intelligence Studies program, the Applied Intelligence Program provides students with the educational foundation necessary to succeed as intelligence analysts and leaders of analytical teams at federal and state agencies or within the law enforcement and competitive intelligence.
The Master of Science in Applied Intelligence is a 34 or 36 credit program designed to provide a theoretical and practical framework for the study of intelligence and its application in a wide variety of contexts. This is accomplished through a rigorous curriculum that includes a basic core, which exposes students to the fundamental and advanced concepts and analytic techniques related to intelligence, and a set of elective courses that allows the student to pursue study in areas of law enforcement, national security and competitive intelligence.
Students enrolled in the Applied Intelligence program are afforded state-of-the-art learning resources, excellent liaison with potential employers in government and the private sector, access to a core of successful graduates, and exposure to an experienced and accomplished faculty.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the Master of Science degree program in Applied Intelligence, students will be expected to:
- Discuss the intelligence process and its inherent challenges in the current environment within each of the disciplines of intelligence;
- Explain the application and history of intelligence in various fields;
- Use deep research techniques to capitalize on available proprietary and open source materials and use collection plans to respond to complex taskings;
- Utilize software to assist in the various stages of the analytic process;
- Examine collected data and information using a variety of structured analytic techniques and methodologies;
- Evaluate and reduce bias in the analytic process to produce higher-quality analytic products;
- Produce descriptive, explanatory, and estimative analytic conclusions based on critical inquiry, analysis of situational complexity and an appreciation historical perspective;
- Compose effective analytic documents and briefings, based on thorough research and the use of appropriate analytic techniques, which respond to decision-maker needs; and
- Produce research in the intelligence field to add to the body of knowledge for analytic professionals.
Those interested in receiving additional information about the graduate program, including an application packet, should complete the on-line inquiry form.
Degree Requirements
To obtain a master's degree in Applied Intelligence, the graduate student must complete 34 graduate hours of study that includes seven core courses with a thesis (25 credits) and three elective courses (9 credits).
The required curriculum is as follows: View the Course Catalog for more details on each course.
Core Courses
(7 courses): 21 credits
- Research Methods In Intelligence
- Intelligence Theories and Applications
- Competitive Intelligence
- Law Enforcement Intelligence
- Intelligence Communications
- Contemporary Leadership for Intelligence
- Managing Strategic Intelligence
Electives
- Advanced Analytical Techniques
- Cyber Threat Analysis
- Comparative History of Intelligence
- Evolution of Counterintelligence
- Intelligence Support to Targeting
- Theory and Process in Law Enforcement Intelligence
- Strategic Business Intelligence
- Intelligence and the Constitution
- Analyzing Financial Crimes
- Nonproliferation Analysis
- Graduate Seminar: National Security
- Studies In Terrorism
- Counterintelligence Events and Concepts
- Analytic Methodologies for Law Enforcement and Homeland Security
- Intelligence, the Military, and Warfare
- Counterespionage and Policy Making
- Topics In Intelligence
- Internship
- Intelligence Thesis Seminar
- Thesis In Applied Intelligence
Internship
While an internship is not required in the graduate program, internships are highly recommended. For academic credit to be awarded, a student must complete a period of employment (minimum of 200 hours) as a intelligence analyst with a government, international agency or corporation during which certain experience objects must be meet.
The following outlines the suggested plan of coursework for MS in Applied Intelligence students.
Academic Plan
First Year
Fall Term
- Intelligence Theories and Applications (INTL 510)
- Research Methods in Intelligence (INTL 501)
- Applied Intelligence Elective
Spring Term
- Intelligence Communications (INTL 580)
- Law Enforcement Intelligence (INTL 576) or Competitive Intelligence (INTL 540)
- Applied Intelligence Elective
- Intelligence Thesis Seminar (INTL 679)
Second Year
Fall Term
- Law Enforcement Intelligence (INTL 576) or Competitive Intelligence (INTL 540)
- Applied Intelligence Elective
- Thesis in Applied Intelligence (INTL 680)
Spring Term
- Managing Strategic Intelligence Analysis (INTL 655)
- Contemporary Leadership in Intelligence (INTL 615)
Degree Requirements and Course Descriptions for M.S. in Applied Intelligence Program
Information Sheet on M.S. in Applied Intelligence Program
