PROGRAM GUIDES: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE POST-BAC | CERTIFICATE | MINOR
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | FACULTY | SCHEDULE OF COURSES
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The intelligence and national security program at Point Park is one the first three programs of its type in the country. The Bachelor of Science in intelligence and national security uses broad course work to prepare you for entry-level career opportunities as you seek to uphold our standards of security.
Language skills, critical thinking, analytical skills, strategic thinking, ethical behavior — all are necessary and woven throughout the curriculum. Intelligence and national security majors meet professionals from local federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies while being taught by adjunct professors who work for these agencies.
Student Profile
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Degrees Offered
The following degrees, as well as a certificate, are offered in the intelligence and national security program:
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science - post-baccalaureate (Open to students who have an undergraduate bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, a minimum cumulative Q.P.A. of 2.5, and who seek the second degree to supplement their credentials in the field).
- Certificate - Offered in traditional classroom format or 100% online (Designed to help students advance to administrative positions in their chosen professions in the fields of security, intelligence and law enforcement, as well as in the emergency medical services environment).
- Minor (18 credits required)
Course Offerings
You will receive a well-rounded education through Point Park's core curriculum and classes in your major. Some of the courses in the intelligence and national security program include:
- International Terrorism
- Domestic Terrorism
- Intelligence Tradecraft Techniques
- Ethics of Spying
- Intelligence in the Media
- Interrogation Techniques
- Spies Amongst Us
For a comprehensive list of program requirements, see the School of Arts and Sciences course descriptions and the program guides at the top of the page.
Internship Opportunities
During their time in the intelligence and national security program, students have interned at:
- City of Pittsburgh Police Department (Intelligence)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- SOS Security Services, Inc.
- U.S. Intelligence Community
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the intelligence and national security program can pursue career opportunities in various areas such as:
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Department of Defense
- Transportation and Security Administration
- U.S. Secret Service
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection