情报分析(BS)

The University offers a bachelor of science (BS) in intelligence analysis that prepares students for careers as intelligence analysts in the U.S. government (local, state, federal), 军事, and the private sector. The 程序 is the first and only of its kind in the state of Indiana.

The Intelligence Analysis Program teaches students innovative ways to structure their thinking to solve complex, real-world problems when there is both time pressure and a lack of reliable information. The 程序 highlights the continually evolving nature of intelligence analysis, with an emphasis on employing new academic research into analytical methods. The academic knowledge and skills students gain from this 程序 include the preparation of assessments based on the collection, 相关, and analysis of intelligence data, whether relating to national security, 执法, 军事, 或者商业智能.

Coursework includes a required core of courses in 犯罪学 and 刑事司法 as well as intelligence analysis.  除了, students complete directed electives and one of the following concentrations:

• Counterintelligence concentration for those who desire a career in 军事 or government
• Criminal intelligence concentration for those who desire a career in 刑事司法 or private sector 
• Intelligence collection concentration for those who desire a career in the government or private sector
• Intelligence operations concentration for those who desire a career in the government, 军事, 刑事司法, or private sector

Each student gains practical experience through completion of an internship with a local, state, 联邦私营部门, 或者非营利机构.

学生 benefit from classes taught by award-winning faculty who hold doctorates in 犯罪学, 刑事司法, 法学, 社会学, 公共管理, and spatial and earth sciences. Many have experience in the field in intelligence analysis, 网络安全, 治安, 修正, 刑事调查, 和心理学.

Facilities include two well-equipped laboratories for hands-on experience: a forensic laboratory for forensic investigations, and a cyber-laboratory for 网络安全 and intelligence investigations.

The School of Criminology and Security Studies sponsors activities and conferences that enable students to interact with other students and professionals in the field—and also sponsors a chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon, the national 刑事司法 professional fraternity. Additional opportunities are available through the School’s partnerships with agencies, 大学, and organizations located in Indiana—and throughout the world.

除了, the School participates in an annual career fair that enables students to explore employment opportunities with recruitment representatives from 刑事司法 agencies, 军事, 非营利组织, and private sector companies in Indiana—and throughout the United States.

Special Note: The Intelligence Analysis Program is offered on the Terre Haute campus. 该计划也提供 通过在线学习.