The graduate certificate in Intelligence Analysis provides you with a fundamental understanding of the issues, problems, and threats faced by the intelligence community. This online graduate program helps you develop a comprehensive knowledge of how intelligence agencies in the U.S. assess and counter international threats in order to guard U.S. global interests and protect U.S. national security from adversaries. This online certificate is intended for graduate students who want to expand their knowledge of intelligence analysis without committing to a degree program.

Certificate Objectives

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:

• Analyze the foundation and application of psychological concepts to the study of intelligence analyses.
• Apply critical thinking skills to the analyses of case studies on intelligence issues.
• Produce advanced analyses in areas important to intelligence consumers.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of selected research methods and tools.

Certificate Requirements (18 semester hours)