The Master of Arts in National Security and Intelligence is designed to prepare professionals working in the security industry and other related industries for success as leaders in the security field in an ever-changing, challenging global environment. This program will serve the mounting need for talent in the security field in both the government and private sectors.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| SIA 6105 | Introduction to National and Homeland Security | 3 |
| SIA 6115 | National Security—Law and Policy | 3 |
| SIA 6125 | Security and Civil Liberties | 3 |
| SIA 6135 | The Intelligence Community | 3 |
| SIA 6145 | Terrorism and Counterterrorism | 3 |
| 3 |
| Intelligence in a Globalized World | |
| Human Intelligence Operations | |
| Analysis for Counterterrorism | |
| Corporate Security and Investigations | |
| Governance and Security Information Implications | |
| Contemporary Threats to Security | |
| Technology for Homeland Security | |
| Strategic Planning and Budgeting | |
| Risk Management | |
| Topics in National and Homeland Security | |
| SIA 6980 | National Security and Intelligence Capstone | 4 |
Concentration or Electives Option
A concentration is not required. Students may complete the electives option in lieu of a concentration.
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
34 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
Homeland Security and Emergency Management Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| SIA 6640 | Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection | 3 |
| SIA 6650 | Continuity of Operations and Planning | 3 |
| SIA 6660 | Essentials of Emergency Management | 3 |
| SIA 6670 | Advanced Emergency Management | 3 |
Strategic Intelligence and Analysis Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| SIA 6600 | Leading Intelligence Operations | 3 |
| SIA 6610 | Intelligence Analysis and Policymakers | 3 |
| SIA 6620 | All-Source Intelligence | 3 |
| SIA 6630 | Counterintelligence | 3 |
Electives Option
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 12 |
