Intelligence Studies
The Intelligence Studies department offers both bachelor of arts degree in intelligence studies (formerly the Research/lntelligence Analyst Program) and a master of science degree in applied intelligence. For more about the Mercyhurst College Institute for Intelligence Studies, visit the MCIIS Web site.
The undergraduate degree is designed to provide the necessary background for students to pursue careers as research and/or intelligence analysts in government agencies and private enterprise. The work of these analysts, whether relating to national security or criminal investigative activities, involves the preparation of assessments based on the collection, correlation, and analysis of intelligence data. The goal of this program is to produce a graduate qualified for an entry-level position who has reading competency in a foreign language; a broad understanding of world and American history; a knowledge of comparative governments and political philosophies; the ability to produce written and oral reports and assessments based on research, correlation, and analysis; a familiarity with computer operations and database management; and a general understanding of statistical techniques.
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