Security and Strategic Intelligence, B.S.
Study trends in intelligence gathering surrounding such critical and timely topics as terrorism, homeland security and cybercrime with a Bachelor of Science in Security and Strategic Intelligence offered through 抖阴pro's School for Professional Studies.听
Program Highlights
- Our robust curriculum includes the option to specialize in business continuity or global corporate security.
- Learn industry best practices and the critical thinking skills needed for securing data and facilities against external threats.
- Graduate with the security, intelligence and computer information systems skills听needed to compete for highly coveted positions in a burgeoning strategic intelligence market.
As part of the School for Professional Studies, this 120-credit degree program offers future and current leaders like you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals. With six accelerated, eight-week terms offered each year through SLU online, you can begin working toward your degree at any time, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.听
Faculty
As a student in the School for Professional Studies at 抖阴pro, you鈥檒l learn from exceptional faculty who are leading experts in their fields. They bring real-world knowledge to the classroom and are dedicated to your professional success. Learn more about the SPS faculty.
Careers
Business Continuity Concentration
Careers for graduates with a degree in security and strategic intelligence with a business continuity certificate include business continuity planners, business intelligence analysts, business operations specialists and emergency/risk managers.
Global Corporate Security Concentration
Careers for graduates with a degree in security and strategic intelligence with a global corporate security certificate include security and asset managers, security management specialists, transportation security screeners, retail loss prevention specialists, loss prevention managers, and criminal investigators and special agents.
Tuition
| Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition | |
| Standard Tuition | $650 |
| Active Duty/Veteran (TA eligible or GI Bill); First Responders | $295 |
| BJC Partnership | $333 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are two principal ways to help finance a 抖阴pro education:
- Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need. The School for Professional Studies offers numerous scholarships and awards specifically for new students.
- Financial Aid: Financial aid is provided in the form of grants and loans, some of which require repayment.
To determine eligibility for financial assistance, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early for maximum consideration. FAFSA is available online at .
For information on other scholarships and financial aid, visit the student financial services office online at Office of Student Financial Services.
Active Military and Veterans and First Responders
Honorably discharged veterans, active-duty military members, reserve members and first responders qualify for a reduced tuition rate of $295 per credit hour for any undergraduate program offered through the School for Professional Studies.
- Graduates will be able to describe the cycle of intelligence and components of global security.
- Graduates will be able to use analytics to inform risk management decisions.
- Graduates will be able to integrate computer information systems with security and intelligence domains.
- Graduates will be able to analyze the global factors that impact security and strategic intelligence.
- Graduates will be able to distinguish between the professional, ethical, legal, security and social dimensions of a strategic intelligence plan.
Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- High school diploma or composite GED score of at least 2250
- Minimum transfer cumulative GPA of 2.5 (unless qualified for conditional admittance)
- Official transcript from the most recent institution attended
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- Delayed enrollment in post-secondary education
- Attends part time for at least part of the academic year
- Works full time (35 hours or more/week) while enrolled
- Is financially independent
- Has dependents other than a spouse
- Is a single parent
- Has other demands that make traditional education less feasible
Program Requirements听
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Undergraduate Core | 32-35 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| SSI听1500 | Foundations of Security and Strategic Intelligence | 3 |
| SSI听2000 | Threat and Risk Assessment | 3 |
| SSI听3000 | Coordination across Agencies, Organizations, and Departments | 3 |
| SSI听3100 | Analytics in Security and Intelligence | 3 |
| SSI听3800 | Trends in Strategic Security and Intelligence | 3 |
| SSI听4900 | Security and Strategic Intelligence Capstone | 3 |
| CIS听1375 | Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
| CIS听3150 | Workplace Ethics | 3 |
| CIS听3250 | Cybersecurity Principles | 3 |
| CIS听3300 | Database Analysis and Design | 3 |
| Major electives | 6 | |
Select 6 credits in CIS or SSI | ||
| Concentrations (select one of the following) | 12 | |
| General electives | 37-40 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a 2.00 GPA and receive a C or better in all major classes.
Business Continuity Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SSI听3010 | Business Continuity and Impact Analysis | 3 |
| SSI听3300 | Integrated Risk Planning, Strategy and Compliance | 3 |
| SSI听4090 | Resilience, Recovery and Contingency | 3 |
| SSI听4500 | Financial & Regulatory Considerations in Risk Planning | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Global Corporate Security Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SSI听3010 | Business Continuity and Impact Analysis | 3 |
| SSI听3030 | Global Security Management | 3 |
| SSI听3200 | Terrorism: Causes, Tactics, and Mitigation | 3 |
| SSI听3600 | Tangible Asset Security | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment听unless otherwise noted. 听
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Fall 1 | 听 | |
| SSI听1500 | Foundations of Security and Strategic Intelligence | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | 听 | |
| SSI听3200 | Terrorism: Causes, Tactics, and Mitigation | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 12 |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | 听 | |
| SSI听4010 | Diplomacy and Foreign Policy | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | 听 | |
| SSI听4200 | Collection Assets and Capabilities | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 12 |
| Summer | ||
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 6 |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | 听 | |
| SSI听2000 | Threat and Risk Assessment | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | 听 | |
| SSI听3000 | Coordination across Agencies, Organizations, and Departments | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 12 |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | 听 | |
| SSI Courses/Electives | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | 听 | |
| SSI Courses/Electives | 3 | |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 12 |
| Summer | ||
| CIS听3150 | Workplace Ethics | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 6 |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | 听 | |
| SSI听3800 | Trends in Strategic Security and Intelligence | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | 听 | |
| SSI听3100 | Analytics in Security and Intelligence | 3 |
| CORE Requirement | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 12 |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | 听 | |
| SSI Courses/Electives | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | 听 | |
| SSI Courses/Electives | 3 | |
| CIS or SSI Elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 12 |
| Summer | ||
| CIS or SSI Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 6 |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | 听 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Fall 2 | 听 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 12 |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | 听 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Spring 2 | 听 | |
| SSI听4800 | Security and Strategic Intelligence Capstone | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 12 |
| Summer | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Credits | 6 |
| 听 | Total Credits | 120 |
2+SLU programs provide a guided pathway for students transferring from a partner institution.听