- Graduates will be able to describe the cycle of intelligence and components of global security.
- Graduates will be able to use analytics to inform risk management decisions.
- Graduates will be able to integrate computer information systems with security and intelligence domains.
- Graduates will be able to analyze the global factors that impact security and strategic intelligence.
- Graduates will be able to distinguish between the professional, ethical, legal, security and social dimensions of a strategic intelligence plan.
Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- High school diploma or composite GED score of at least 2250
- Minimum transfer cumulative GPA of 2.5 (unless qualified for conditional admittance)
- Official transcript from the most recent institution attended
Upon admission, a new student must successfully complete a virtual meeting with their academic coach to be enrolled in first-term coursework.
The School for Professional Studies welcomes adult learners seeking an undergraduate education after life circumstances have interrupted their educational journeys. Adult life circumstances, for the purposes of admission, would include individuals with at least one of the following characteristics:
- Delayed enrollment in post-secondary education
- Attends part-time for at least part of the academic year
- Works full-time (35 hours or more/week) while enrolled
- Is financially independent
- Has dependents other than a spouse
- Is a single parent
- Has other demands that make traditional education less feasible
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Undergraduate Core | 32-35 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| SSI 1500 | Foundations of Security and Strategic Intelligence | 3 |
| SSI 2000 | Threat and Risk Assessment | 3 |
| SSI 3000 | Coordination across Agencies, Organizations, and Departments | 3 |
| SSI 3100 | Analytics in Security and Intelligence | 3 |
| SSI 3800 | Trends in Strategic Security and Intelligence | 3 |
| SSI 4900 | Security and Strategic Intelligence Capstone | 3 |
| CIS 1375 | Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
| CIS 3150 | Workplace Ethics | 3 |
| CIS 3250 | Cybersecurity Principles | 3 |
| CIS 3300 | Database Analysis and Design | 3 |
| Major electives | 6 | |
Select 6 credits in CIS or SSI | ||
| Concentrations (select one of the following) | 12 | |
| General electives | 37-40 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Business Continuity Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SSI 3010 | Business Continuity and Impact Analysis | 3 |
| SSI 3300 | Integrated Risk Planning, Strategy and Compliance | 3 |
| SSI 4090 | Resilience, Recovery and Contingency | 3 |
| SSI 4500 | Financial & Regulatory Considerations in Risk Planning | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Global Corporate Security Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SSI 3010 | Business Continuity and Impact Analysis | 3 |
| SSI 3030 | Global Security Management | 3 |
| SSI 3200 | Terrorism: Causes, Tactics, and Mitigation | 3 |
| SSI 3600 | Tangible Asset Security | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Fall 1 | ||
| SSI 1500 | Foundations of Security and Strategic Intelligence | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| SSI 3200 | Terrorism: Causes, Tactics, and Mitigation | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| SSI 4010 | Diplomacy and Foreign Policy | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| SSI 4200 | Collection Assets and Capabilities | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| SSI 2000 | Threat and Risk Assessment | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| SSI 3000 | Coordination across Agencies, Organizations, and Departments | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| SSI Courses/Electives | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| SSI Courses/Electives | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| CIS 3150 | Workplace Ethics | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| SSI 3800 | Trends in Strategic Security and Intelligence | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| SSI 3100 | Analytics in Security and Intelligence | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| SSI Courses/Electives | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| SSI Courses/Electives | 3 | |
| CIS or SSI Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| CIS or SSI Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | ||
| SSI 4800 | Security and Strategic Intelligence Capstone | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
2+SLU programs provide a guided pathway for students transferring from a partner institution.