Intelligence Online Degrees & Certificates
Intelligence Studies is one of the flagship programs at American Military University. These well balanced and academically rigorous programs are well respected throughout the intelligence community and prepare students to enter into or advance their careers in the areas of intelligence analysis, collections, operations or a variety of intelligence related fields. All courses are conducted using open source materials, so no security clearance is required. Course discussions are highly relevant because our faculty have extensive experience in intelligence and students are drawn from a variety of backgrounds.
If you are, or want to be an intelligence professional, American Military University’s intelligence degrees and certificates provide you with the knowledge, critical thinking, and analytic skills that will help you advance your career in national security intelligence, law enforcement intelligence, or a supporting field.
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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; and textbooks are provided at no cost to all undergraduate students earning academic credit
- 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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Faculty Spotlight
Jeremy W. Francis
Professor of Intelligence
M.P.A.: Park University
Professor Francis maintains a solid background in the field of Homeland Security and Criminal Justice. He is a direct participant in the U.S. Intelligence Community (USIC). Consistently exceeding agency expectations and statistical accomplishments on criminal and counterterrorism investigations, Professor Francis is experienced in coordinating large-scale international investigations and operations. He is skilled in developing and implementing standardized policies and procedures. Read more...




