Intelligence Studies Minor

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TOTAL MINOR HOURS: 12

The Minor in Intelligence Studies provides an introductory foundation to the profession and practice of intelligence. Students are acquainted with the structure and function of the US Intelligence Community; ethical and professional issues in the intelligence field; intelligence analytic methods; tools and techniques for collecting/analyzing data and information from publicly available sources; and professional writing and briefing skills that are essential for effective analytic communication. This minor can complement undergraduate majors such as Political Science, International Studies, Foreign Language studies, Criminology, Business, or Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Minor Requirements

Minor Core (12 Credit Hours)

LIS 4029 - Professional & Technical Comm. for Analysts Credit(s): 3
LIS 4671 - Introduction to Intelligence Studies Credit(s): 3
LIS 4672 - Critical Thinking & Methods for Intel Analysis Credit(s): 3
LIS 4673 - Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Credit(s): 3

GPA Requirements

A GPA of 3.0, or better is required to meet the requirements of the minor.

Residency Requirement

Six (6) credit hours must be taken at USF.

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