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BAINTEL
Bachelor of Arts
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Department of Intelligence Studies to produce graduates who are skilled in utilizing a variety of sources of data and analytic techniques to lead the collaborative development of high-quality written and oral analytic intelligence products that, in service toward a just world, inform decision-makers, thereby fostering an appreciation for the dignity of work and commitment to serving others.
To be recommended for graduation, the student must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. No courses listed under the major course requirements may be taken on a pass-fail basis. In addition, students who earn a grade of D+ or less in any major core course must repeat that course. Students must be aware that future employment often requires intensive background investigations, and any conduct deemed significantly unethical, illegal, or unprofessional may result in that student failing to achieve employment in the field regardless of his/her academic record. The College shall conduct an annual review of the academic progress of all students enrolled in the program. Any student whose GPA falls below 3.0 or who might otherwise exhibit behavior that is not conducive to ensuring employment in his/her field will be placed on probation or removed from the program, depending on the outcome of the review.
(Students must achieve a grade of C or higher)
For students in any discipline wishing to develop data science skills. We will examine several aspects of the data science workflow, including transformation of data, exploration of data, data modeling, and data visualization. Participants will gain experience with a variety of data science technology. Possible topics include basic programming, data visualization, and machine learning.
Students in the Intelligence Studies program are about to enter what is often a large and complex professional world. In order to navigate that world, particularly in the search for employment, students need to learn how to make the most of the professional communication process. During this course, students will learn how to write an effective resume, to write a cover letter that best expresses their goals and capabilities, to undergo a job interview and to communicate in a professional setting.
This course examines the skills needed to effectively communicate intelligence analysis results to a decisionmaker. Through repetitive application of the focused set of skills needed for that communication, it prepares intelligence analysts to deliver analysis in a variety of written and oral formats. Students will also be assigned readings on best ways to prepare and develop a written intelligence product and to prepare and present an oral briefing making best use of presentation tools such as PowerPoint and Prezi. Students will also become familiar with visualization tools available for presentations and reports.
This course examines the skills needed to effectively communicate intelligence analysis results to a decisionmaker. It builds on skills learned in Communicating Intelligence Analysis I (CIA1) by adding a defined intelligence tasking that students will pursue the entire term. Students will produce and deliver written and oral analytic reports on the assigned tasking. They will be graded for adherence to effective communication skills learned in CIA1 and for the quality of their analysis. Students will develop increased familiarity with structured analytic methods learned in other RIAP courses and will apply new methods to these products.
This course is divided into three parallel tracks covering strategic theory, the practice of strategic intelligence, and the application of those principles to a "real life" problem. Analysts will participate throughout the course as a member of a group in a large-scale estimative project.
RIAP 275 or RIAP 280
Must complete four (4) courses, twelve (12) credits.
This course focuses on the procedures utilized in the location, documentation, recovery, and analysis of natural evidence found at the outdoor crime scene. This is inclusive of entomological, botanical, archaeological and taphonomical evidence.
FRSC-242 OR ANTH-242
FRSC 301
Short Title : AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY
Active Term : Spring Term / All Years
Course Code : RIAP 303
Course Description :
This course covers the basics of the U.S. military history experience from the colonial period through contingency operations of the 1990s. This course will employ American military history as a tool for studying military professionalism and for applying critical thinking skills and decision-making skills to military problems. This course provides both the historical foundation and context for service in today's military and a kind of survey course preparing students for future study in military history and heritage.
Short Title : WARFARE&MILITARY INTELL
Active Term : Spring Term / All Years
Course Code : RIAP 305
Course Description :
This course explores the role of intelligence in the conduct and prosecution of armed conflict. The course traces the evolution of modern military organizations and the use of intelligence in the success or failure of these organizations. Current intelligence practices and methods employed by the U.S. military are also discussed.
Short Title : SPECIAL TOPICS
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 310
Course Description :
This course allows students to pursue a specific area of interest that augments their analysis experience. Topics vary. Past topics have included data visualization, geospatial intelligence and intelligence collection.
Short Title : COLLECT OPER INTEL ANALYST
Active Term : Spring Term / All Years
Course Code : RIAP 311
Course Description :
This course is designed to help young analysts appreciate the difficulties and capabilities of various intelligence collection assets. Students will gain an appreciation of and familiarization with various techniques from each of the major collection disciplines including open source intelligence, human intelligence, signals intelligence, measurements and signatures intelligence and geospatial intelligence.
Short Title : SOC MEDIA INTEL&ANALYSIS
Active Term : Fall Term / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 312
Course Description :
This course introduces students to the collection and analysis techniques used in the analysis of social media. Students will be exposed to critical theory with regards to social media including basic techniques in collection and analysis. Open source computer software programs are used to enhance individual analytical products. A threaded discussion of the psycho-socio aspects of intelligence analysis of social media is integrated into course material.
Short Title : CINEMATIC MIRROR INTL FILM
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 316
Course Description :
This course takes an historical approach to the depiction of various manifestations of "intelligence" in film, spanning over eight decades of filmmaking in different countries.
Short Title : DATA VISUALIZATION
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 317
Course Description :
A hands-on course in data analysis and visualization based on key design principles and techniques for interactively visualizing data based on principles from the fields of statistics, perception, graphic design, cognition, communication and data mining. Through lecture, case studies and design studios, students will work individually and collaboratively to visualize complex datasets using software applications to identify patterns, trends, and variation across categories, space, and time. Students will obtain practical experience with the visualization of complex data including multivariate data, geospatial data, textual data, time series and network data.
Short Title : ADV LAW ENFORCEMENT INTEL
Active Term : Spring Term / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 320
Course Description : This course will explore the theory and practical application of analytical methodologies to selected law enforcement intelligence topics. It will utilize the case studies methodology to understand the role and effect that intelligence influenced the out-come of historical events. Classroom projects will require critical thinking skills to produce an analytical intelligence product for law enforcement decision makers. Prerequisite: RIAP 276. 3 credits.
Prerequisites :
RIAP-276
Short Title : LAWÐICS LAW ENFRC INTEL
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 321
Course Description :
The Law and Ethics of Law Enforcement Intelligence course builds upon the prerequisite introduction course of RIAP 276. The class will explore the governing laws, rules and regulations plus ethics associated with law enforcement intelligence.
Prerequisites :
RIAP 276
Course Code : RIAP 322
Course Description :
The Applied Methodologies for Law Enforcement Intelligence course builds upon the prerequisite introduction course of RIAP 276. The class will learn and apply advanced applied structured analytical methodologies commonly utilized in law enforcement intelligence.
Prerequisites :
RIAP 276
Short Title : CYBER THREAT ANALYSIS
Active Term : Spring Term / All Years
Course Code : RIAP 325
Course Description :
This course will introduce students to the methodology of investigation and analysis procedures associated in the application of real world cyber attacks. Students will gain knowledge of key terminology, online tools used by analysts, the development of legislation, key government agency roles, and the nature of cyber threats/attacks.
Short Title : INVESTIGATIVE PSYC LAW INTL
Active Term : Fall Term / All Years
Course Code : RIAP 337
Course Description :
This elective encourages the student to make links between psychology and law enforcement practices, and to gain an understanding of how psychological knowledge can be applied to law enforcement intelligence. The class will explore the theory and practical application of analytical methodologies to selected law enforcement intelligence topics. Although this elective takes a specific focus upon intelligence in law enforcement, students will be taught aspects of Investigative Psychology methodology that will be of use to many agencies involved within the intelligence world.
Short Title : HOMELAND SECURITY
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 341
Course Description :
This course provides historical context for understanding the evolution of homeland securityconcepts, strategies, and threats. Students will study key initiatives, legislation, and challenges related to the issues of terrorism, natural disasters, immigration and border security, transportation safety, critical infrastructure protection, and emergency preparedness and response. Students will learn about the current structures, functions, and coordination of government agencies responsible for these respective areas.
Short Title : ADVANCED COMPETITIVE INTEL
Active Term : Spring Term / All Years
Course Code : RIAP 365
Course Description : This course encompasses a more in-depth perspective of competitive and market intelligence utilizing additional analytical tools and methodology. Advanced models and techniques are applied to a term-long industry project and a final report is compiled at the end of the course. Teams representing companies within the industry participate in a stock market exercise, scenario analysis and war gaming to gain experience in the dynamics and workings of the business environment. 3 credits.
Short Title : AML: CNTRTERRORISM FINANCING
Active Term : Randomly / Odd Years
Course Code : RIAP 370
Course Description :
This course introduces students to the concept of Anti-Money Laundering and counterterrorism-financing: its definitions, origins and strategies. The course details how understanding terrorist financing is cogent for governments, NGOs, and business clients regarding compliance with international and domestic financial laws. An empirical approach will be used to examine issues such as terrorist cash-producing ventures, diaspora support, charities, fraudulent businesses, front companies, and money laundering as well as "dark activities" including kidnapping for ransom, robbery, smuggling, trafficking, and extortion. Finally, the class will look at mechanisms for combating terrorism financing.
Short Title : TERRORISM
Active Term : Spring Term / All Years
Course Code : RIAP 372
Course Description :
This course fosters an understanding of the roots, development and impact of contemporary worldwide terrorism, especially in the United States, while using a simulated operational environment.
Short Title : HISTORY OF INTELLIGENCE
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 374
Course Description :
This course examines the scope, elements and history of intelligence activities, especially the American experience. Particular attention is paid to the role of intelligence in a democratic society.
Short Title : GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
Active Term : All Terms / All Years
Course Code : RIAP 395
Course Description :
This course will cover topics related to the collection, exploitation and analysis of geospatial information and imagery. The focus of the course will be on how to use software and knowledge of geospatial concepts to respond to a variety intelligence requirements that arise from fields that range from military and law enforcement to business, humanitarian issues, and other security issues. The emphasis is on the choice and application of appropriate methods for the analysis of the spatial and imagery data often encountered in the various intelligence disciplines.
Short Title : CONTEMP LEADERSHIP INTEL
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 415
Course Description :
This course examines organizational leadership in the context of intelligence organizations and units. Historically, the execution of intelligence leadership within the Intelligence Community will be analyzed and the impact of leadership on the intelligence process will be evaluated. Students will explore leadership styles, principles, and models, in addition to developing a personal sense of how to lead groups and how to lead change within an organization. Contemporary issues and ethical challenges facing intelligence leaders will be explored; particularly how leadership decisions impact organizations, staff, morale, and public perception of intelligence organizations.
Short Title : ADV ANALYTIC TECHNIQUES
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 420
Course Description :
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to explore techniques emerging from the intelligence community and physical and social sciences and apply those techniques to intelligence problems. Focusing on a variety of techniques from a variety of disciplines, this course will expose an advanced student to new and potentially useful methods for conducting intelligence analysis.
Short Title : ANTI-MONEY LAUND RSK ASSMT
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 430
Course Description :
Money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF) and proliferation financing (PF) have become significant national security concerns not only at the national level but also the global level. In order to effectively combat against ML/TF/PF activities, financial and non-finanacial institutions have been given significant roles and responsibilities since 9/11. Therefore, the anti-money laundering (AML) professional field is burgeoning and in parallel the need for AML skill sets are increasing. This course examines the foundaton of AML risk assessment approaches and processes. After exploring how to measure AML risk and find gaps in internal controls, it focuses on building AML risk assessment in banks, insurance sectors, casinos, money services businesses, securities broker-dealers, etc.
Short Title : GRAND STRATEGY/PLAN&INTEL
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 435
Course Description : This course examines the theory and practice of grand strategy and how intelligence informs the process of forming and executing it. Beginning with a historical view of grand strategy from the post-Napoleonic War period (1815-1914), the course then covers Interwar and Cold War grand strategy, post-Cold War grand strategy and American grand strategy today in the age of terror. The course concludes with workshops on strategy formulation and a real-life simulation of a crisis event in which students are expected to discern, formulate, and implement an American grand strategy of their own.
Short Title : KNOW CUST/CUST DUE DILLIGENCE
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 440
Course Description : This course will advance students' understanding of anti-money laundering by integrating Know Your Customer (KYC) and Due Dilligence (DD) concepts. Students will develop an understanding of the types of due dilligence, the policies required for KYC, and the factors that differentiate practices around the world.
Short Title : COUNTERINTEL POLICY&PRAC
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 446
Course Description :
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the historical context that formed the basis for national security legislation. Students will examine the development of the country's current counterintelligence bureaucracy and strategy and its role in the fulfillment of national security policy. This course will examine the instersection of Department of Justicy policy, the media, and the prosecution of media leak cases. Students will also be exposed to the conduct and practice of counterintelligence and espionage investigations, with a focus on insider threats.
Short Title : MKT RESEARCH&PRIMARY INTEL
Active Term : Randomly / All Years
Course Code : RIAP 448
Course Description : This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the principles and fundamentals of market research and primary intelligence. The course includes the study of both the qualitative and quantitative methods used in contemporary market research along with the tools and techniques used in the collection, analysis and measurement of data. The course is organized from a management perspective using an applied, problem analysis format. A real life research project will be used to reinforce the theoretical concepts presented during the term. The course is student-oriented with a focused learning approach. Accordingly, it is taught from an applied perspective to challenge and help students to understand the role, importance, and operational fit of market research in the workplace. The use of technology is emphasized with emphasis on research via the internet, development of an on-line survey and SPSS for statistical evaluation. Students are expected to take an active role and participate in class discussions, interactive assignments, and team/group exercises.
Short Title : NONPROLIFERATION ANALYSIS
Active Term : Spring Term / All Years
Course Code : RIAP 449
Course Description : Students in this course will examine the many aspects of nonproliferation. Topics will include basic physics, the nuclear fuel cycle, the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Additional Protocol, safeguards (including an overview of verification techniques and the use of open-source information), export control, proliferation incentives (and disincentives), nonproliferation trends, and nuclear terrorism. Two case studies will explore the nuclear black market and proliferation.
Short Title : TRANSACTION MONITORING
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 460
Course Description : This course will advance students' understanding of anti-money laundering and know your customer concepts by working through how different businesses are expected to operate based on type of entity and sector. Particular attention will be placed on learning the types of activities expected from a financial services perspective. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify non-traditional flows of money through financial organizations.
Short Title : AML: ADVANCED WRITING
Active Term : Randomly / Even Years
Course Code : RIAP 470
Course Description :
This course will advance students' writing and communication skills with a specific emphasis on writing for audiences who will consume reports in anti-money laundering. Particular skills in tailoring information to different audiences, writing concisely, avoiding common mistakes, and incorporating visuals will be taught.
Short Title : INTEL STUDIES INTERNSHIP
Active Term : Randomly / Randomly
Course Code : RIAP 475
Course Description : Students engage in a period of employment (minimum of 200 hours) as an intelligence analyst with a government, international agency or corporation during which certain experience objectives must be met.
Must complete four (4) courses, twelve (12) credits; courses may be from the same category.
(must select either language track or computer track)
Complete Three (3) Courses
Complete Three (3) Courses
