Minor in Intelligence Studies
NOTES:
- Available only to College of Business Majors.
- Students can reduce the total credits required by carefully selecting VWW courses and by using the ethics course to fill the general education requirement in critical thinking/analysis.
- Remember that at least 9 credit hours must be upper division.
This minor supplements the courses in a standard business major with background courses in intelligence studies and additional skill courses and prepares students to work for governmental intelligence agencies or private firms which work with the government on intelligence issues.
A minor in Intelligence Studies consists of 18 or more credit hours of approved course work from the following list, all completed with a grade of "C" or higher. At least 9 of the credits must be upper division.
Not all these courses are offered by their various departments every semester. Students should check with the specific departments to verify when those courses are being offered.
| Course Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required Courses |
Credits |
| ECON 490, Special Topics, Intelligence Research and Analysis | 3 |
| ENGL 318G, Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | 3 |
| PHIL 233G, Ethics | 3 |
| At least 9 additional credits selected in consultation with the Economics/IB Department Head. There are courses offered throughout the university that are pertinent to specific areas of Intelligence Studies. Below are some examples. | |
| ECON 324G, Economic Development | |
| ECON 325G, Economic Development of Latin America | |
| ECON 380G, Comparative Economic Systems | |
| GEOG 281, Map Use and Analysis | |
| GEOG 381, Cartography and Geographic Information Systems | |
| GOVT 380G, Contemporary World Political Ideologies | |
| GOVT 422, Border Security Policy | |
| GOVT 467, Terrorism | |
| HIST 400, Special Topics: Terrorism | |
| HIST 423, History of U.S. Intelligence | |
| HIST 461, History of the Modern Middle East | |
| MGT 347, Management Functions and Operations | |
| MGT 351, Supply Chain Management | |
| Credits for academic work done in conjunction with internships related to Intelligence Studies | |
|
Total Credits |
18 |
