At the Prescott Campus, the Global Security and Intelligence Studies program is housed in the Department of Global Security and Intelligence Studies within the College of Business, Security and Intelligence. The program focuses on knowledge and skills related to careers in intelligence, security, and law enforcement. The program includes activities conducted in the GSIS Operations Center, which is designed to support training in emergency response, mission readiness, and operational planning through simulated environments.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
Analyze written and oral information to synthesize it with context, differing perspectives, and discipline-specific knowledge.
Competently present information to audiences in various contexts, using clear, concise, and appropriate materials.
Deliver professional-level presentations based on their own research.
Apply risk assessment management in decision-making across government and private sectors.
Work competently in structured team-based environments to deliver high-quality projects.
Prescott Program Requirements
General Education Requirements
36
Core Requirements
45
Program Support Courses
30
Electives
9
Total Credits
120
Program Details
The Bachelor of Science in Global Security and Intelligence Studies program requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours. The program may be completed in eight semesters, or four years, assuming appropriate background and full-time enrollment. Students pursuing this undergraduate degree must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 for all work completed at the University. Students must complete the requirements of one approved track of study. The courses necessary to earn this degree are listed below.
Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students are responsible for ensuring that all prerequisite and degree requirements are met prior to enrollment in advanced coursework.
