Security and Intelligence Studies, MA

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.  

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 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.

• Corporate Security Management
• Homeland Security and Emergency Management
• Strategic Intelligence and Analysis

Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete courses in the following subjects areas at the 5000 level or above to reach 45 quarter hours: CJS, GST, HLS, LDR, PJM, SIS.

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

45 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required

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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