This program is offered online.
Intelligence & Security Studies, B.A. Degree Completion Program Offered Online
The Intelligence and Security Studies (ISS) degree completion program offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from The Citadel. Courses are delivered entirely online by full-time Citadel faculty and industry experts who bring both academic and practical expertise, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) highly valued by the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC).
If you have previously earned credits from another institution, they will be evaluated according to The Citadel’s transfer policies.
This program is designed for students who have completed their initial two years of general education requirements. The junior and senior years of study are conducted online at The Citadel. Students who have accrued at least 30 credit hours from an accredited institution can apply to transfer those credits toward their Intelligence and Security Studies degree. Please note that general education courses must be completed at an accredited college or university and are not offered through The Citadel’s online or evening programs.
Expected Student Learning Outcomes
On completion of the program, students should generally possess:
- An understanding of global and national threats to U.S. security;
- Knowledge of organizational structures and operations of civilian and military intelligence agencies;
- An understanding of national and international intelligence and security strategies;
- Knowledge of intelligence management principles, tools, and applications;
- Understanding of leadership principles as they apply to military and civilian intelligence agencies;
- Understanding of the role of ethics and integrity for intelligence and security professionals;
- Ability to perform tactical, operational, and strategic analysis;
- Understanding of collection strategies in military and civilian intelligence;
- Knowledge of global, national, and regional threats to security;
- Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in all areas of collection and analysis;
- Enhanced written and oral skills in communicating intelligence findings to policy/decision makers at all levels;
- Understanding of the functional areas of intelligence (collection, analysis, counterintelligence, covert action, and intelligence management) and how each can advance national objectives;
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in teams;
- Knowledge of the principles and fundamentals of cybersecurity.