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M.A. in Intelligence and Global Security

Alumni Profile
Nicole Merrick '16 '17 and Bernie Merrick '18
"There is so much value in Point Park’s criminal justice and intelligence programs. The subject matter is comprehensive, relevant and captivating. The faculty have a wide range of career backgrounds, from working in field operations to being highly-educated scholars. Students have access to endless volunteer, internship and career opportunities."
Pictured are Bernie and Nicole Merrick.
Faculty Tout Intelligence Field's Inclusivity and Interdisciplinary Opportunities
Monday, January 31, 2022 "Intelligence is one of the most diverse career fields and requires inclusiveness within its ranks as it encompasses and involves a wide variety of cultures, religions and politics throughout the globe."
Pictured is the intersection of Boulevard of the Allies and Wood Street. Photo by Nathaniel Holzer.
Faculty Q&A: Michael Botta, D.S.S. and Sean Martin, Ph.D.
Friday, June 25, 2021 Professors Michael Botta and Sean Martin discuss what students can expect from working in intelligence compared to Hollywood's interpretation of it.
Pictured is Michael Botta. File photo.
Alumni Profile
Chelsey Driskel '17 '18
Meet Chelsey Driskel, B.A. in public relations and advertising and M.A. in intelligence and global security alumna, who was hired as a government contracts specialist by WESCO International, Inc.
Pictured is alumna Chelsey Driskel. Photo by Nick Koehler
Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies Department Hosts Pittsburgh Police Recognition Ceremony on Campus
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 More than 150 police officers and civilians were honored at the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Inaugural Years of Service Recognition Ceremony Dec. 12 at Point Park University. 
Pictured is Professor Richard Linzer giving the keynote address at teh Pittsburgh Police Years of Service Recognition Ceremony. Photo by Amanda Dabbs
Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies Instructor, Alumnus Honored with Salute to Legal Excellence Award
Monday, November 5, 2018 Dennis Logan ’15 ‘16, chief of county detectives for the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office and part-time instructor for the Department of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies, received Allegheny County’s annual Salute to Legal Excellence Award. 
Pictured is alumnus and instructor Dennis Logan. Photo submitted by Logan.
Professor from University of Salford Manchester Presents to Point Park Intelligence Majors
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Traveling from England for his first-ever visit to Pittsburgh, Daniel W. B. Lomas, Ph.D., lecturer in international history at the University of Salford Manchester, met with Point Park University’s intelligence and national security majors March 14.
Pictured is Dr. Daniel Lomas presenting at Point Park University. Photo by Amanda Dabbs
Thirteen Students Inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society
Thursday, March 30, 2017 The Department of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies at Point Park University inducted the following 13 undergraduate and graduate students into the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society at a ceremony on campus March 23.
Graduate Hooding 2016: New Grads Discuss Their Journey to a Master's DegreeWho has helped you achieve where you are today?
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Students Inducted Into Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Meet Sean Elliot Martin, Ph.D., Instructor of Criminal Justice and Intelligence Studies
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Intelligence Majors Assist 303rd Psychological Operations Unit with Training Exercise
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
World Affairs Council Holds National Security Seminar at Point Park
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Intelligence Graduate Student Lands Global Security Internship With Mylan, Inc.
Thursday, September 18, 2014 Meet Natasha Williams, global security intern for Mylan, Inc.
Professor Selected as one of the New Pittsburgh Courier's 2014 Men of Excellence
Monday, July 14, 2014
Meet Mark Wintz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Intelligence and National Security
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
New Graduate Students Encouraged to Be Leaders in their Professions, Community
Friday, September 20, 2013
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