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College Programs That Prepare You for Careers in Intelligence, Security, Policy, and Public Service

Our academic programs integrate academic rigor with real-world application to tackle contemporary security challenges through interdisciplinary coursework, research, and practitioner-informed instruction. 

  • Students enrolled in the Intelligence and Security Studies (ISS) and Global Security Studies (GSS) minors are part of an Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) — a designation awarded to CISS by the Director of National Intelligence in 2012.  
On this page, you'll find links to our program pages and information about funding opportunities for prospective students. 

Academic Programs

If you're interested in learning more about our academic programs, click the links below.

UG

Intelligence and Security Studies, Minor

The Intelligence and Security Studies (ISS) minor is an 18-credit minor designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the Intelligence Community (IC) and related careers.

  • Oxford

UG

Global Security Studies, Minor

A minor in global security studies (GSS) familiarizes students with the skills and background necessary for entry-level employment in the national security sector.

  • Oxford
  • Online

GRAD

Global Security Leadership, M.A.

The MA in Global Security Leadership is designed for professionals seeking to advance into leadership and strategic roles within intelligence, security, defense, policy, and related sectors.

  • Online
Craig Morris

Meet our Graduate Program Coordinator

Here to answer your questions about the online MA in Global Security Leadership? 

 

Craig Morris

Instructional Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator of the Center for Intelligence and Security Studies

Funding Opportunities for CISS Prospective Students

Find funding opportunities for prospective students in CiSS below.

DoD SMART Scholarship-for-Service — Full tuition, an annual stipend, summer internships, and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense for STEM majors (including cybersecurity-relevant fields). 

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program (NSA) — Tuition, stipend, summer employment, and post-graduation employment with NSA for STEM and language majors.

Applications are open to high school seniors as they are applying for college.

IC Centers for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) Scholar pathway — Recognition awarded to CISS minors who complete designated milestones; carries hiring preference within IC student programs and access to IC CAE summer seminars. 

Susan Kelly

Need help?

If you have questions about the Center, academic programs or, student events, please don't hesitate to reach out for assistance.

Susan Kelly

Program Manager