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Security and Strategic Intelligence, B.S.

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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 Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies you will acquire the skills you need through a robust curriculum with options to specialize in business continuity, global corporate security, or strategic intelligence. You will learn industry best practices and the critical thinking skills needed for securing data and facilities against external threats. Students graduate with the security, intelligence, and computer information systems skills needed to compete for highly coveted positions in a burgeoning strategic intelligence market.

As part of the School for Professional Studies, this online program offers you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals. With six start terms each year offered by SLU online, you can begin working toward your degree at any time. All courses are offered entirely online in 8-week terms, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.

Careers

Careers for graduates with a degree in security and strategic intelligence - business continuity track include business continuity planners, business intelligence analysts, business operations specialists, and emergency/risk managers.

Careers for graduates with a security and strategic intelligence degree - strategic intelligence track include intelligence analysts, investigators, intelligence officers, special agents, and criminal investigators.

Careers for graduates with a degree in security and strategic intelligence - global corporate security track include security and asset managers, security management specialists, transportation security screeners, retail loss prevention specialists, loss prevention managers, and criminal investigators and special agents.

Admission Requirements

  • Age: 22 years or older (exceptions may be made)
  • Work Experience: At least three years or the equivalent
  • Education: High school diploma or composite GED score of at least 2250
  • Interview: Successful completion of a meeting with an academic coach (this can be done over the phone or on campus)
  • Grade Point Average: Minimum transfer cumulative GPA of 2.5 (unless qualified for conditional admittance)
  • Transcript: An official transcripts from the most recent institution attended

Scholarships and Financial Aid

There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:

  • Scholarships: awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need.   The School for Professional Studies offers numerous scholarships and awards specially for new students.
  • Financial Aid: 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: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

For information on other scholarships and financial aid, visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.

Active Military and Veterans

Students may be eligible for a reduced tuition rate of $410 per credit for this program.  In addition, Saint Louis University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program for eligible students.

  1. Graduates will be able to describe the cycle of intelligence and components of global security.
  2. Graduates will be able to use analytics to inform risk management decisions.
  3. Graduates will be able to integrate computer information systems with security and intelligence domains.
  4. Graduates will be able to analyze the global factors that impact security and strategic intelligence.
  5. Graduates will be able to distinguish between the professional, ethical, legal, security and social dimensions of a strategic intelligence plan.
Course List
Code Title Credits
Core Requirements39
College core requirements
Major Requirements27
SSI 1500
Foundations of Security and Strategic Intelligence
SSI 2000
Threat and Risk Assessment
SSI 3000
Coordination across Agencies, Organizations, and Departments
SSI 3100
Analytics in Security and Intelligence
SSI 3800
Trends in Strategic Security and Intelligence
SSI 4960
Security and Strategic Intelligence Capstone
CIS 3150
Workplace Ethics
CIS 3300
Database Analysis and Design
Major electives6
CIS 3250
Cybersecurity Principles
CIS 4300
The Fundamentals of Computer Forensics
CIS 4600
Cyber Threats and Defense
PSYK 4760
Training & Development
Concentrations (select one of the following)12
Business Continuity Concentration
Strategic Intelligence Concentration
Global Corporate Security Concentration
General electives36
Total Credits120

Business Continuity Concentration

Course List
Code Title Credits
Required Courses
SSI 3010Business Continuity and Impact Analysis3
SSI 3300Integrated Risk Planning, Strategy and Compliance3
SSI 4090Resilience, Recovery and Contingency3
SSI 4500Financial & Regulatory Considerations in Risk Planning3
Total Credits12

Strategic Intelligence Concentration

Course List
Code Title Credits
Required Courses
SSI 3020Intelligence and its Use in National & Corporate Security3
SSI 3200Terrorism: Causes, Tactics, and Mitigation3
SSI 4010Diplomacy and Foreign Policy3
SSI 4200Collection Assets and Capabilities3
Total Credits12

Global Corporate Security Concentration

Course List
Code Title Credits
Required Courses
CMMK 3250Strategic Communication Across Professional Settings3
SSI 3030Global Security Management3
SSI 3600Tangible Asset Security3
SSI 4500Financial & Regulatory Considerations in Risk Planning3
Total Credits12

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA.

SPS Core Curriculum Requirements

Course List
Code Title Credits
Communication and Technology 9
CMMK 1210
Public Speaking in Org. Life
ENGL 2005
Writing & Research Methods
ENGL 4005
Business and Professional Writing
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 6
CIS 2700
Discrete Methods and Models
or CIS 2850
Principles of Data Analysis
PHIL 1055
Intro to Phil: Self & Reality
or PHIL 1105
Introduction to Philosophy: Critical Thinking
Ethics, Values & Spirituality 9
THEO 1005
Theological Foundations
PHIL 2055
Ethics
THEO/SPR
One additional THEO or SPR course
Engaging the Human Experience 15
HUM 1500
Engaging the Human Experience
Two Humanities courses
ARTH 1005
Approaching the Arts
ARTH 3805
Twentieth Century Art
ENGL 2025
Intro to Literary Study
ENGL 2605
Introduction to Short Fiction
ENGL 3295
American Literary Traditions: Special Topics
HIST 1115
Origins of the Modern World to 1500
HIST 1125
Origins of the Modern World, 1500 to Present
HIST 3485
U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877
HIST 3635
The Saint Louis Region
PHIL 1055
Intro to Phil: Self & Reality
PHIL 1105
Introduction to Philosophy: Critical Thinking
PHIL 3605
Science and Religion
SPR 3610
Spirituality: Work & Vocation
SPR 4810
Spirituality, Peace & Justice
THEO 2355
American Christianity
One Natural Science course
BIOL 1385
Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
BIOL 1405
Biology of Health and Disease
BIOL 3305
The Biology of Plants and Animals
BIOL 3415
Concepts in Ecology
One Social Science course
POLS 1105
Introduction to American Politics
PSYK 1010
General Psychology
PST 1900
Survey of Economics
SOC 1105
Introduction to Sociology
One Diversity course
CIS 3150
Workplace Ethics
CMMK 3650
Professional Communication Between Cultures
OSTD 3205
Interpersonal Relations in Org
PSYK 3330
Applied Personality
SOC 1105
Introduction to Sociology
Total Credits39

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
Fall 1  
PST 1000 Learning Strategies and Processes 3
ENGL 1505 The Process of Composition 3
Fall 2  
CIS 1150 Concepts & Applications of Technology 3
ENGL 2005 Writing & Research Methods 3
 Credits12
Spring
Spring 1  
SSI 1500 Foundations of Security and Strategic Intelligence 3
CIS 1300 Information Systems and Technology 3
Spring 2  
ARTH 1005 Approaching the Arts 3
CIS 2700 Discrete Methods and Models 3
 Credits12
Summer
HUM 1500 Engaging the Human Experience 3
CIS 3150 Workplace Ethics 3
 Credits6
Year Two
Fall
Fall 1  
CMMK 1210 Public Speaking in Org. Life 3
THEO 1005 Theological Foundations 3
Fall 2  
SSI 2000 Threat and Risk Assessment 3
PHIL 1055 Intro to Phil: Self & Reality 3
 Credits12
Spring
Spring 1  
CIS 3600 Networking and Telecommunications I 3
General Elective 3
Spring 2  
CIS 3300 Database Analysis and Design 3
General Elective 3
 Credits12
Summer
SSI 3800 Trends in Strategic Security and Intelligence 3
General Elective 3
 Credits6
Year Three
Fall
Fall 1  
PHIL 2055 Ethics 3
Science Elective 3
Fall 2  
SSI 3000 Coordination across Agencies, Organizations, and Departments 3
General Elective 3
 Credits12
Spring
Spring 1  
SSI Concentration 3
Humanities 3
Spring 2  
SSI Concentration 3
Social Science 3
 Credits12
Summer
General Elective 3
SPR/THEO 3
 Credits6
Year Four
Fall
Fall 1  
ENGL 4005 Business and Professional Writing 3
SSI Concentration 3
Fall 2  
SSI 3100 Analytics in Security and Intelligence 3
CIS 4600 Cyber Threats and Defense 3
 Credits12
Spring
Spring 1  
SSI Concentration 3
General Elective 3
Spring 2  
CIS 4300 The Fundamentals of Computer Forensics 3
SSI 4900 Security and Strategic Intelligence Capstone 3
 Credits12
Summer
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
 Credits6
 Total Credits120

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