The Bachelor of Applied Science with an emphasis in Intelligence & Information Operations prepares graduates for intel-related occupations in defense, law enforcement, and private industry.

The curriculum includes both offensive and defensive Intelligence & Information Operations content delivered within our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment to ensure our students have extensive hands-on experiences to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed after they graduate.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Describe and analyze the fundamental components of strategic intelligence; national intelligence policy; the intelligence cycle; and intelligence collection.

Demonstrate mastery of the Core Intelligence Analytic Process; including: defining the problem; generating a hypothesis; determining information needs and gathering data; evaluating sources; testing and evaluating hypotheses; packaging and disseminating the product; and conducting peer review.

Identify and apply tactics, techniques, and procedures used to conduct and defend against Information Operation campaigns.

Demonstrate critical thinking strategies, including: reasoning, problem solving, analysis, and evaluation, through applied mathematics; analytic writing, application of research methods, and advanced briefing skills.

Apply advanced knowledge of the major theories and concepts of intelligence and information operations through an internship, capstone, or supervised research experience.

There are many potential working assignments in the intelligence field, including:

Intelligence Analyst

Threat Analyst

Intelligence Research Specialist

Counterintelligence Special Agent

Security Officer

Sensor Operator

Collection Operations Manager

Intelligence Operations Specialist

Cryptologic Cyber Planner

Media Analyst

Engineer (multiple disciplines)

Liaison Officer