Intelligence Studies (BA)
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In today’s world, information is power. The people who can analyze it shape events, protect communities, and influence national security.
Fayetteville State University's Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence Studies prepares you to think critically, assess threats, and turn complex information into action. Our practical, multidisciplinary program combines intelligence analysis, national security, geopolitics, and research skills to prepare you for high-impact careers in government, defense, law enforcement, and the private sector.
You will not just study intelligence. You will practice it as a Bronco.
Why Choose Intelligence Studies at FSU?
- Career-focused, real-world curriculum
- Only HBCU in the country with a standalone intelligence studies program
- Accessible, online classes for non-traditional students
- Small in-person and online class sizes
- Small class sizes allows for direct faculty mentorship from experienced professionals in the field
- Internship opportunities in the national security world
- Student-run organization, Order of the Sword & Shield, fully devoted to intelligence studies
- Skills employers need right now
What Will You Learn?
Our department provides a variety of courses related to intelligence studies. Here are some examples: law enforcement intelligence, corporate intelligence, intelligence and military operations, the history of intelligence, ethics and intelligence, anthropological issues in intelligence, strategic intelligence issues, emerging international security threats, international terrorism, and national security policy. For more information, please visit the catalog.
To ensure that you keep up with your graduation progress, please check out the Intelligence Studies Four Year Plan.
What can I do with a degree in Intelligence Studies?
A degree in Intelligence Studies prepares you for careers with federal agencies like the CIA, FBI, NSA, and DHS, as well as roles in the private sector, including cybersecurity, corporate risk, and think tanks. You will gain critical thinking, research, and analytical skills needed to turn information into action and make an impact in national security and beyond.
It also a great major for those considering law school or a graduate program in international affairs. Graduates pursue roles such as intelligence and all-source analysts, cyber and threat analysts, special agents and investigators, corporate risk and security professionals, and policy or research analysts supporting decision-makers across government, industry, and the nonprofit sector.