Posted on Feb 3, 2016
Does anyone know of a good Graduate program besides AMU for an Intelligence oriented Degree?
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I currently hold a Bachelors of Arts in Intelligence Studies from AMU. I believe that it is best to attend a new school. However, I am having a hard time finding one that offers a regionally accredited online Intelligence ordinated degree. My Career goal is to work in long term strategic Intelligence Planning with an agency or the state department. If someone has a better idea, let me know.
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I'd recommend doing something beyond single tracking in Intelligence. Like SPC David S. recommends, I'd look at something in Foreign Relations or Government Security. Johns Hopkins has a MA in Government-Security Studies for instance. Don't limit yourself to the "go-to" online universities. Take a look at what the major, well known universities have to offer for on-line courses. You'll find what you're looking for and some stuff that will round out a resume much better than single tracking in one area.
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American Military University - I don't see the harm in staying. Have you considered an International Relations degree with a regional focus and corresponding foreign language.
https://www.amu.apus.edu/academic/schools/security-and-global-studies/masters/intelligence-studies.html
https://www.amu.apus.edu/academic/schools/security-and-global-studies/masters/intelligence-studies.html
Online Master's Degree in Intelligence Studies | American Military University
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Mercyhurst University has a MS in Applied Intelligence that can be completed online. Probably the strongest option.
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What is your reason for leaving AMU? I would finish out with them and take advantage of the network opportunities they have to offer. Have you joined the various clubs and chapters they have to enhance your endeavors?
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Generally it has been said that it is better to diversify your educational institutions.
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SFC Randy Purham
It all depends on your career goals. For civilians, yes. Military, it'd not uncommon and more acceptable to stay with one or two institutions due to stability and financial reasons. In finding specialized educations in your case would be also an exception.
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SFC (Join to see). A lot depends on what you mean by intelligence ( intercept, collection, management, analysis, human, electronic, imaging, cryptanalysis, strategy, etc ) what really attracts you, what will make you feel fulfilled, and what you want to accomplish over the long term in chosen intelligence field. You might consider a broader education involving reading, writing, and analysis -- not solely confined to intelligence -- perhaps with some international languages and regional focus on specific historical, social, and cultural studies of particular interest to you. You might consider a wide range of potential employers at home and with close allies abroad in private and government sector (CIA, NSA, DIA, NGA, etc). One often neglected path is USDOS FSO Bureau of Intelligence & Research . . . this would involve taking Foreign Service Officer exam . . . posing unique status and opportunity. Ultimately, you have to decide whether you want a safe desk job or pursue more vigorous open ended covert field ops work.
https://careers.state.gov/intern/which-office
https://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/officer/test-process
https://careers.state.gov/uploads/1b/2f/1b2f84b4060830fc911f6ccbfdbd45a8/4.0_Student_INR-R.pdf
https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities
https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/graduate-students.html
http://www.forbes.com/sites/maseenaziegler/2014/10/23/cia-hiring-chief-demystifies-agencys-recruitment-and-reveals-cias-top-interview-questions/#10a7e2da2201
https://careers.state.gov/intern/which-office
https://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/officer/test-process
https://careers.state.gov/uploads/1b/2f/1b2f84b4060830fc911f6ccbfdbd45a8/4.0_Student_INR-R.pdf
https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities
https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/graduate-students.html
http://www.forbes.com/sites/maseenaziegler/2014/10/23/cia-hiring-chief-demystifies-agencys-recruitment-and-reveals-cias-top-interview-questions/#10a7e2da2201
Which Office is Right for You? - U.S. Department of State
Which Office is Right for You?
Also, the University of Washington in Seattle (Main Campus) used to offer a Master's of Science in Critical Infrastructure Program. They have since changed the name of the degree. The new degree is found at this link:
http://urbdp.be.washington.edu/programs/graduate/mipm/
Contact Karen Fischler in the Department of Urban Design and Planning. The former degree program was done entirely online.
Hope this helps you on your journey!
http://urbdp.be.washington.edu/programs/graduate/mipm/
Contact Karen Fischler in the Department of Urban Design and Planning. The former degree program was done entirely online.
Hope this helps you on your journey!
UW Urban Design and Planning | MIPM
University of Washington, College of Built Environments, Department of Urban Design and Planning
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