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Intelligence Studies, Undergraduate Certificate


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This plan will not be available to new students after Summer 2024

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.

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Intelligence Studies, Undergraduate Certificate


Careers

What Can I Do with a Certificate in Intelligence Studies?

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.

Career opportunities that might be pursued:

Students with practitioner experience and the intelligence studies certificate can pursue the following career opportunities:

  • Intelligence-related assignments in law enforcement, the courts and corrections
  • Position as an intelligence officer

 

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Intelligence Studies, Undergraduate Certificate


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Intelligence Studies, Undergraduate Certificate


Overview

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

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