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Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies

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.

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  • Available Concentrations

    • Intelligence Analysis
    • Intelligence Collections
    • Intelligence Operations
    • Criminal Intelligence
    • Homeland Security
    • Terrorism Studies
    • General

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  • Why Choose AMU?

    Academic Quality meets Affordable Tuition

    American Military University (AMU) provides quality and affordable online education to U.S. Armed Forces, members of the public safety, service and national security communities, and working adults in a wide range of fields. AMU closely partners with industry organizations and is highly respected by public service, intelligence, homeland security and criminal justice communities for developing curriculum that is relevant to today’s job market. AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public University System. Here’s why more than 100,000 students make us their school of choice.

    • #1 most popular provider of education to the U.S. military*
    • Admission fees are waived for active duty, guard and reserve members 
    • No application or technology fees
    • Active duty tuition assistance covers up to 100% of undergraduate tuition and up to 75% of graduate tuition for as many as six courses per year**
    • Affordable tuition that is 20 percent less than the average four-year public university’s in-state rates according to the College Board’s 2010-2011 study
    • Save time and money by transferring previous education and training credits
    • Nationally recognized for quality online education and effective practices 
    • Experienced faculty; many who are executives in government and nonprofit organizations including the United Nations, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    • 96% of AMU seniors say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their education
    • 97% of AMU seniors say they would recommend AMU to friends and colleagues

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    *based upon 2011 DoD enrollment figures for U.S. servicemembers
    **refer to your service's policy on tuition assistance eligibility and availability


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Elena Mastors
Program Director
Doctor of Philosophy: Washington State University

Dr. Elena Mastors is currently the Program Director for Graduate Intelligence and National Security Studies at American Military University. She is also a research professor at the Institute of Intercommunal Conflict at Washington State University. Previous to her position at AMU, she was an Associate Professor in the National Decision Making Department at the Naval War College, and also held various senior intelligence and policy positions in the office of Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Dr. Mastors is an expert on political psychology as it pertains to conflict, terrorism and political leadership. She writes frequently on understanding leaders and group dynamics from a political-psychological perspective. Dr. Mastors has published on the subjects of conflict and armed groups. Her most recent books include Introduction to Political Psychology, The Lesser Jihad: Recruits and the al-Qaida Network and Breaking al-Qaeda.