The Intelligence Studies certifcate prepares current and aspiring police officers, security professionals and intelligence practritioners to legally collect, analyze and disseminate intelligence information for the purpose of anticipating crime trends and proactively creating prevention strategies, while simultaneously respecting the rights of citizens.
Developed by law enforcement intelligence professionals, the Intelligence Studies certificate focuses on educating students to effectively identify, collect, and share intelligence information in a police organization.
Students who successfully complete the certificate will understand the methods for using intelligence to solve crimes and address counter-terrorism efforts. Those students who are also in law enforcement will be able to pursue intelligence-related policing assignments, such as the Intelligence Officer program.
Students with practitioner experience and the intelligence studies certificate can pursue the following career opportunities:
To receive an undergraduate certificate (at least 15 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
Please be aware that federal financial aid is not available for some certificates, if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program). See the "Details" tab for additional information.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 18 |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
Purpose Statement
The Certificate in Intelligence Studies prepares students for jobs that require the knowledge to identify, analyze, and disseminate intelligence information. The certificate includes the core Intelligence Studies courses. Students can apply these coursework foundation areas where intelligence expertise is critical, such as criminal justice, criminology, business, law enforcement, cybersecurity, crime analysis, and pre-law.
Student Learning Outcomes
This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Federal financial aid cannot be used if the certificate is completed as a stand-alone certificate.
Students enrolled in this certificate may not enroll in or pursue the following due to the number of overlapping units:
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.