U.S. National Security and Intelligence Studies ,Certificate
Computer Science, Defense Attorney, Intelligence, International Relations, National Security, Political Science, Public Service, Security, Terrorism, foreign language
Think critically, act decisively and serve with integrity. The U.S. intelligence community needs adaptable, analytical and collaborative professionals with technical expertise and strong leadership skills. This certificate prepares you to meet that demand --- building the knowledge, endurance and decision-making abilities to thrive under pressure in a dynamic national security environment.
The undergraduate certificate program in U.S. national security and intelligence studies emphasizes critical thinking; analytical writing; and the interpretation of human intelligence, signals intelligence, geospatial intelligence, and open-source intelligence, commonly termed HUMINT, SIGINT and GEOINT. Students explore topics such as cybersecurity threats, critical languages, and cross-cultural analysis, equipping them to address complex global security challenges. Students develop the ability to create an intelligence collection plan to collect key forms of intelligence in support of national security objectives. They demonstrate their mastery of core intelligence concepts through the stages of the intelligence process: planning and direction, collection, processing, analysis and production, and dissemination with both oral and technical reports.
Students learn to synthesize knowledge about the U.S. intelligence community and national security objectives by analyzing the missions, roles and structures of the 18 organizations within the U.S. intelligence community. Students in the program develop a comprehensive understanding of the national security enterprise through the application of research, data analysis and structured analytical techniques used in the production of finished intelligence products. They develop strong analytical writing and oral communication skills, essential for conveying complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
This interdisciplinary program integrates high-impact experiential learning with classroom instruction and internship opportunities that connect students to professionals across the federal government, private sector and nonprofit organizations. With strong local engagement in the Phoenix area; a network presence in Washington, D.C.; and a global outlook; the program prepares students to thrive in the dynamic and evolving field of intelligence and national security.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded prior to the award of an undergraduate degree. A student already holding an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
The Center for Intelligence and National Security, in partnership with the Melikian Center, the Critical Languages Institute, and ASU's Global Education Office, seeks to expand academic opportunities for students to study abroad and engage in global learning experiences as a critical component to the certificate. These programs are designed to help students develop research skills in an international context, gain cross-cultural competence, and build the global awareness and adaptability necessary to thrive in diverse environments --- skills that directly strengthen the future national security workforce and advance U.S. strategic interests.
Graduates are prepared for work in the areas of cybersecurity; inspection, investigation and compliance; intelligence analysis; intelligence collection; law and legal services; and security.
The program enhances workforce readiness and provide increased opportunities for graduates to find meaningful, impactful careers within the U.S. national security and intelligence community sectors in:
- acquisitions and contracting
- business and mission support
- computer science
- data science
- education and training
- foreign languages
- geography
- infrastructure and logistics
- information technology
- medical and occupational health
- science, technology, engineering and mathematics
The certificate provides an excellent foundation for students pursuing careers in the public or private sectors, as well as those seeking to continue their education at the graduate level in national security, global security or intelligence studies.
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