Academics

In order to declare a minor in Critical Intelligence Studies, students are required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and to have completed 01:790:292 with at least a C. To fulfill the minor requirements, students must pass an additional five three-credit courses with a grade of C or higher. The Critical Intelligence Studies minor requires a minimum of 18 credits for successful completion.

Required Courses (First 9 Required Credits)

1. Introduction to Critical Intelligence Studies (01:790:292, 3 Credits)
2. Critical Thinking & Analytic Writing in the Intelligence Community (01:790:483, 3 Credits)
3. Research in Critical Intelligence Studies (01:790:484, 3 Credits) OR Internship in Critical Intelligence Studies (01:790:485, 3 Credits)

Minor Tracks (Remaining 9 Required Credits)
There are various course options within each of the tracks. Students should first consult degree navigator and then contact Ava Majlesi (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to discuss possible paths to completion of the minor.

Technology Track (Best suited for Computer Science majors)

• One course in artificial intelligence or machine learning
• One course in data science
• One course in design/analysis of computer algorithm

Cyber Track (Best suited for Computer Science or ITI majors)

• One course in foundational computer science
• One course in computer security
• One elective course (language, area studies, or policy) to promote awareness of the international context of intelligence work

Engineering Track

• One course in foundational computer programming (14:440:127)
• One policy course
• One elective course (language or area studies) to promote awareness of the international context of intelligence work

Policy Track

• Two policy courses
• One elective course (language or area studies) to promote awareness of the international context of intelligence work

Language Track (Best suited for students majoring or minoring in a language)

• Two language courses in the same language at a level determined in coordination with the relevant language department. AP credit can be applied to one of these courses but not both.
• One policy course