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Security and Intelligence Studies, MA

2022-2023 Edition

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        • Homeland Security, MA
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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 6125National Security—Law and Policy3
HLS 6000Introduction to Homeland Security3
HLS 6010Contemporary Threats to Homeland Security3
SIA 6040The Intelligence Community Interagency Collaboration3
SIA 6140Civil Liberties and Security3
SIA 6980Capstone3

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


Corporate Security Management

Course List
Code Title Hours
CJS 6430Risk Management3
HLS 6080Continuity of Operations and Planning3
HLS 6150Essentials of Emergency Management3
SIA 6150Corporate Security and Investigations3
SIA 6160Information Systems Policy3

Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Course List
Code Title Hours
HLS 6040Critical Infrastructure and Protection3
HLS 6060Strategic Planning and Budgeting3
HLS 6080Continuity of Operations and Planning3
HLS 6150Essentials of Emergency Management3
HLS 6160Advanced Emergency Management3

Strategic Intelligence and Analysis 

Course List
Code Title Hours
SIA 6010Intelligence Operations Management3
SIA 6020Globalization and Intelligence Issues3
SIA 6030Intelligence Analysis and Policy Relationship3
SIA 6050All-Source Intelligence4
SIA 6170Counterintelligence3
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