Kathy Hogan, Program Director of Intelligence at American Public University, explains how the program prepares students to enter into the areas of intelligence analysis, collections, operations or a variety of intelligence related fields.
Online Undergraduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
The Undergraduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis at American Public University covers the fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis preparing students to apply advanced intelligence analysis methods in composing professional and academic analyses on issues critical to intelligence community consumers.
Students completing the certificate will be able to describe the historical evolution of the US national intelligence estimates (NIEs) from World War II to today.
Moreover, the student will be able to apply advanced qualitative analytic procedures followed by some basic modeling and predictive analysis procedures. They will also be able to utilize critical thinking and analysis skills, to include: Analysis of Competing Hypothesis (ACH), matrix analysis, decision/event trees, weighted rankings, and utility analysis, all meant to overcome cultural and psychological biases that can impact the objectivity of intelligence analysis and decision-making.
Nearly our entire faculty in the online intelligence program is currently working in leadership roles within the intelligence field. This opportunity exposes students to valuable real-world perspectives, practical knowledge, and professional networking advice.
Intelligence programs at American Public University are well balanced and academically rigorous programs that are well respected throughout the intelligence community. Our programs prepare students to enter into or advance their careers in areas of intelligence analysis, collections, operations or a variety intelligence related fields.
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