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)
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Introduction to Critical Intelligence Studies (01:790:292, 3 Credits)
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Critical Thinking & Analytic Writing in the Intelligence Community (01:790:483, 3 Credits)
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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 (avamaj@rutgers.edu) to discuss possible paths to completion of the minor.
Technology Track
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One course in artificial intelligence or machine learning
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One course in data science
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One course in design/analysis of computer algorithms
Cyber Track
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One course in foundational computer science
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One course in computer security
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One elective course (language, area studies, or policy) to promote awareness of the international context of intelligence work
Engineering Track
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One course in foundational computer programming (14:440:127)
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One policy course
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One elective course (language or area studies) to promote awareness of the international context of intelligence work
Policy Track
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Two policy courses
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One elective course (language or area studies) to promote awareness of the international context of intelligence work
Language Track
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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.
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One policy course