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Minor - Intelligence & Security Studies

Minor - Intelligence & Security Studies

Description

A minor in intelligence and security studies (ISS) familiarizes students with the skills and background necessary for employment as entry-level analysts in the U.S. Intelligence Community.

Course Requirements

A minor in ISS requires student to complete the following courses: ISS 125, ISS 350, ISS 375, ISS 480, ISS 490, and ISS 499. No substitutions are permitted.

Other Academic Requirements

A) ISS 125 is open to all students.

B) Students who have completed or are taking ISS 125 may apply for the minor. The application process will consider a student's GPA, motivation, choice of major, writing skills and maturity. Not all who apply will likely be accepted.

C) Students must complete each course in the ISS minor with a grade of "B" or better and must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0. Students not meeting these requirements may be dropped from the minor.

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