May 20, 2024  
2023-2024 CGC Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 CGC Graduate Catalog

Intelligence Analysis, Graduate Certificate


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843-953-6886
http://www.citadel.edu/root/intelligence-and-security-studies-graduate-programs/certificate-in-intelligence-analysis

Dr. Melissa Graves, mgraves@citadel.edu

The Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis is designed for working professionals who desire to increase their knowledge of Intelligence Analysis issues, who seek to understand the role and importance of effective leadership for national security, and who wish to apply leadership strategies and tactics to complex intelligence issues.

This program introduces applicable management principles, policy analysis, critical thinking and enhances critical leadership skills necessary to successfully address security and intelligence challenges facing the United States.

The program is well-suited to professionals working in state, local and, federal intelligence positions such as law enforcement, personnel, local and state agencies that partner with intelligence professionals and others seeking to increase their knowledge and competencies in the area of intelligence.

Admission Requirements

  1. Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
  2. Submission of official transcripts from the undergraduate institution conferring the applicant’s bachelor degree and transcripts from all postgraduate institutions attended. Additional transcripts may be required depending on undergraduate course requirements by program.
  3. Submission of letter of intent, no more than two pages, which answers the following questions:
    1. How has your experience/education prepared you for graduate courses in intelligence analysis?
    2. How will your knowledge, skills, and experiences contribute to this program’s learning community?
    3. What do you hope to gain from this Intelligence Analysis graduate certificate program?
  4. Submission of the names and contact information for three (3) references familiar with your work.

All material must be received by the CGC office and reviewed by the department to receive consideration for admission to this graduate certificate program. Coursework is not to begin until admission has been granted into the program.

Program Requirements


Students must complete 15 hours of graduate study (5 courses). The program consists of three required intelligence courses (3 credit hours each) at the graduate level and each student must choose two electives from a specified list of criminal justice, political science, and homeland security courses. A stand-alone certificate in Intelligence Analysis is provided to individuals who are not enrolled in a degree program at The Citadel but are interested in receiving a Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis.

Students who are simultaneously enrolled in both the Master of Arts in Social Science (MASS degree) and the Intelligence Analysis graduate certificate may count the five Intelligence Analysis courses as their Cluster A requirements for the MASS degree. Applicants for simultaneous MASS degree/Intelligence Analysis certificate must meet all the requirements (admission, declaration, by course completion without substitution) of the simultaneous MASS degree/Intelligence Analysis certificate.

Students may enroll in simultaneous MASS/Leadership and MASS/Intelligence Analysis certificate programs (since the former fills the Cluster B and the latter fills the Cluster A) as currently outlined in the CGC catalog. All courses can be applied to the MA program in Intelligence and Security Studies.

Graduation Requirement (Non-Credit Bearing)


Elective Courses (Select Two):


Total Required Courses: 15 Credit Hours


Descriptions of courses are listed here .

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