Minor Code: INA

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Intelligence Analysis, as an academic minor area of study, provides students with an understanding of the theoretical, conceptual, and technological dimensions of intelligence analysis. The intelligence community seeks people who have an interest in history, local and national government, current world events, geographic and planning knowledge, as well as those who are curious and think broadly and critically about a problem. Through a multidisciplinary course of study, students will gain an extensive understanding of local, regional, national, and international issues that will enhance their analysis of critical problems.

The Intelligence Analysis minor is open to all students at Buffalo State who have a GPA of 2.5 or better. The Intelligence Analysis Minor is intended to provide a structured intellectual framework for students interested in pursuing analyst careers in government intelligence agencies, military intelligence or law enforcement. The minor may also appeal to the traditional liberal arts student who is interested in a multidisciplinary, analytical program of study. Elective classes in the minor are grouped into two tracks (national security and crime analysis) depending on student interests and career goals. The minor consists of 21 credit hours taken from a multidisciplinary mix of departments. A minor may include no more than half of its credit hours at the lower-division level. A maximum of three courses of transfer credit will be permitted.

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