The Master of Arts in Security and Intelligence Studies aims to prepare professionals working in the security industry, and other related industries, for success as leaders in the field of security in an ever-changing, challenging global environment. This program will serve the mounting need for talent in the security field in both the government and private sectors.
- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| CJS 6125 | National Security—Law and Policy | 3 |
| HLS 6000 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| HLS 6010 | Contemporary Threats to Homeland Security | 3 |
| SIA 6040 | The Intelligence Community and Interagency Collaboration | 3 |
| SIA 6140 | Civil Liberties and Security | 3 |
| SIA 6980 | Capstone | 3 |
Concentrations
The remaining required quarter hours for the program may be completed by a combination of completing a concentration and additional electives or selecting any courses listed in the electives list.
Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
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Program Credit/GPA Requirements
45 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
Corporate Security Management
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| CJS 6430 | Risk Management | 3 |
| HLS 6080 | Continuity of Operations and Planning | 3 |
| HLS 6150 | Essentials of Emergency Management | 3 |
| SIA 6150 | Corporate Security and Investigations | 3 |
| SIA 6160 | Information Systems Policy | 3 |
Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| HLS 6040 | Critical Infrastructure and Protection | 3 |
| HLS 6060 | Strategic Planning and Budgeting | 3 |
| HLS 6080 | Continuity of Operations and Planning | 3 |
| HLS 6150 | Essentials of Emergency Management | 3 |
| HLS 6160 | Advanced Emergency Management | 3 |
Strategic Intelligence and Analysis
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| SIA 6010 | Intelligence Operations Management | 3 |
| SIA 6020 | Globalization and Intelligence Issues | 3 |
| SIA 6030 | Intelligence Analysis and Policy Relationship | 3 |
| SIA 6050 | All-Source Intelligence | 4 |
| SIA 6170 | Counterintelligence | 3 |
