This certificate introduces students to the fundamentals of intelligence and national security, and allows for students to specialize in one or more different areas that are appropriate for a career in these fields. This certificate will be helpful for students majoring in any field who are interested in careers in intelligence and national security, and particularly for students in Political Science, International and Global Studies, and Criminal Justice.
Admission Requirements
Certificate Requirements
- A grade of "C" (2.0) or better for all classes is required in courses counting towards the certificate.
- At least 9 hours used in the certificate must be taken at UCF.
- Internships, independent study and substitute courses/new courses are allowed at the director's discretion (for a maximum of 3 credit hours).
Prerequisite Courses
- Students must satisfy each course's prerequisites before enrolling in the class.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
9 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- INR2002 - International Relations-Theory and Practice (3)
- POS4407 - The Intelligence Community (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- INR4360 - The Intelligence Process (3)
- POS4300 - Research Methods and Intelligence (3)
- INR4363 - Intelligence Analysis and Reporting (3)
- If more than one course is taken it will count as a restricted elective
Restricted Electives
3 Total Credits
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- CCJ4076 - Crime Intelligence and Investigative Support Analysis (3)
- CCJ4641 - Organized Crime (3)
- CCJ4644 - White Collar Crime (3)
- CCJ4651 - Drugs and Crime (3)
- CJT3803 - Security Management (3)
- COM4416 - Terrorism and Communication (3)
- CPO3034 - Politics of Developing Areas (3)
- CPO3057 - Contemporary Revolution and Political Violence (3)
- CPO3403 - Politics of the Middle East (3)
- CPO3614 - Politics of Eastern Europe (3)
- CPO4303 - Comparative Latin American Politics (3)
- CPO4514 - Politics of East Asia (3)
- CPO4541 - Chinese Politics (3)
- CPO4643 - Government and Politics of Russia (3)
- DSC4012 - Terrorism (3)
- DSC4013 - Homeland Security and Criminal Justice (3)
- INR3250 - Politics of Pan-Africanism (3)
- INR3253 - International Politics of Africa (3)
- INR4060 - Causes of War (3)
- INR4076 - Global Drug Policy (3)
- INR4084 - Politics of International Terrorism (3)
- INR4104 - Topics and Cases in American Foreign Policy (3)
- INR4114 - American Security Policy (3)
- INR4115 - Strategic Weapons and Arms Control (3)
- INR4224 - Contemporary International Politics of Asia (3)
- INR4243 - International Politics of Latin America (3)
- INR4274 - International Politics of the Middle East (3)
- INR4335 - Coercion in International Politics (3)
- INR4363 - Intelligence Analysis and Reporting (3)
- INR4743 - Military Power and Effectiveness (3)
- INR4744 - Militaries in World Politics (3)
- INR4764 - Cyberwarfare Policy (3)
- POS4206 - Political Psychology (3)
- POS4682 - National Security Law (3)
- POS4764 - GIS for Political Analysis (3)
- SYP3511 - Sociology of Murder (3)
- SYP3520 - Criminology (3)
- SYP4521 - Crime Victims in Society (3)
- SYP4550 - Drug Use in Society (3)
Grand Total Credits: 12
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