The Citadel

What you'll study

The major requires a core set of Intelligence courses and related offerings totaling 45 credit hours. Required core courses include:

• INTL 201 Introduction to Intelligence Studies (3 credits)
• INTL 210 Homeland Security (3 credits)
• INTL 301 Advanced Analytics 1 (3 credits; prerequisite for INTL 403)
• INTL 310 Intelligence Collection Systems and Programs (3 credits)
• INTL 401 Intelligence Support to Military Operations (3 credits)
• INTL 403 Intelligence Capstone (3 credits)
• CSCI 227 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 credits)

In addition to the core, students choose one concentration area from:

• General Intelligence
• Military Intelligence
• Chinese Area Studies
• Counterterrorism
• Business Intelligence

Entry requirements

The published course text does not list specific admissions criteria or prerequisite qualifications for entry. Prospective applicants should consult The Citadel's admissions pages or contact the institution directly for current entry requirements and application procedures.

Career prospects

The programme targets students preparing for careers in military and government intelligence and security positions at federal, state and local levels, and roles within private companies that require intelligence or security expertise. The curriculum’s focus on analytics, collection systems, cybersecurity fundamentals and operational support is intended to prepare graduates for operational, analytic and leadership responsibilities in those sectors.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The source material does not specify scholarships or funding. Applicants should explore The Citadel’s central financial aid office, institutional scholarships, veteran benefits (if applicable), and external scholarships for intelligence, security, and public-service fields as potential funding avenues.