Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies-Capstone Option

The Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies provides professional, graduate-level academic education in the interdisciplinary field of intelligence studies. The program's core courses impart substantive knowledge and analytic skills required by all professionals in the intelligence community. Students may also pursue concentrated study in functional areas or intelligence sub-fields. Student learning is greatly enhanced by the diversity of program professors with strong professional and academic backgrounds in intelligence studies, many who currently work in the U.S. Intelligence Community.

DEGREE AT A GLANCE:

    • Number of Credits
    • 36
    • Cost Per Credit
    • $ 325
    • Total Tuition*
    • $ 11,700
  • *(Before Transfer Credit)
 
 
 
 

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Program Completion Rates, Median Debt, and More

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2010-2011 Program Completion Rate
Normal time to completion for full-time student2 years
Graduates who completed in this time29%1
1 Data may be “not available” if the program has no graduates during reporting period or if it has not been in existence the normal time for completion. If 0%, then graduates in the reporting period took longer than the average time, usually because they were part-time students. 91% of our students are employed full time and do not take a full-time course load.
Tuition & Fees as of October 1, 2011 Median Loan Debt of 2010-2011 Graduates
Tuition
(before any awarded transfer credit)		$11,700 Federal Loans4$0
Transfer Credit Evaluation fee
(if applicable)		$50 Private educational loans$0
Graduation fee$100 Institution financing plan$0
Comprehensive Exam$2502 
Books and supplies$1,500-$2,1003 
On-campus room and boardNot applicable 
2 If a comprehensive exam is required to complete your program of study there will be an additional fee of $250. This fee covers the cost of exam supplies and materials.
3 Students must obtain their own software when required for a course or program.		4 This figure does not include PLUS loans or TEACH grants converted to Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans.

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Total Credits (36 Hours)
 

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