Minor in Intelligence and Security

The ISS minor is designed to prepare outstanding students at the University of Mississippi for entry-level positions in the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC).

• 18-hour minor consisting of six courses:
  • ISS 125, Intro to Intelligence and Security Studies
  • ISS 351, Advanced Analytics I
  • ISS 352, Advanced Analytics II
  • ISS 490, Internship
  • ISS 499, Capstone
  • Elective (any ISS 300- or 400-level course to include ISS 301, ISS 360, ISS 420, ISS 480)

Students must complete each course in the minor with a grade of “B” or better and must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0.

Unlike other minors at the University of Mississippi, students must apply for the minor and undergo a rigorous selection process.

The completion of an internship is required. Our staff will work with the IC to place students in internships that complement their academic experience. Internships may be in IC agencies, other governmental organizations, and the private sector.

Find more details in the academic catalog.

Admission to the ISS minor is competitive. In addition to other university entrance requirements, students must apply for ISS minor and be accepted. Not all who apply will likely be accepted.

Students may apply for the minor in one of two ways:

1. Students already matriculating at the university who have completed or are taking ISS 125 may apply for the minor (ISS 125 is open to all students). The application process will consider a student's GPA, motivation, choice of major, writing skills, and maturity.
2. Students may apply for direct entry to the program prior to beginning their studies at the University of Mississippi. In addition to gaining regular admission to the university, students must apply for the ISS minor by completing a Supplemental Application, which can be accessed through the CISS website. The application process will consider a student's GPA, ACT/SAT scores, motivation, prospective choice of major, writing skills, and maturity.

Students must complete each course in the ISS minor with a grade of "B" or better and must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0. Students not meeting these requirements may be dropped from the minor.