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May 07, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Intelligence Analysis, B.S.
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Science degree in Intelligence Analysis provides a multi-disciplinary education for students who seek careers as analysts, with a specialization in intelligence analysis. The degree integrates knowledge from a variety of academic disciplines (philosophy, history, political science, technology, business) and combines that with professionally oriented knowledge and skills. Students learn innovative ways to structure their thinking to assess complex real-world problems, along with how technology can be employed to acquire data, evaluate that data, and communicate it effectively to others. Admission Requirements
Currently Enrolled Students Admission to JMU does not guarantee admission to the intelligence analysis major. The IA program will strive to accommodate all interested students who adopt IA upon admission to JMU. The size of the cohort could be limited beyond fall semester of sophomore year. To be eligible to continue to progress in the major, students must complete the following courses with a minimum grade of “C”: If more than 58 students receive a “C” or better in IA 200 , IA 240 and IA 261 , then the top 58 students based upon their average grades in those courses will be able to continue. Transfer Students Transfer students must also take the four required courses during their first fall semester, as these courses are not offered in the spring. It is recommended that transfer students talk with an IA advisor regarding the selection of a minor that can be useful for the major if they begin during spring semester. Degree and Major Requirements
| Degree Requirements | Credit Hours | | General Education 1 | 41 | | Quantitative requirement2 | 3 | | Scientific Literacy requirement2 | 3 | | IA foundations and methods courses | 51 | | IA elective courses | 9 | | Subject Matter Specialty | 18 |
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120 | Footnote
1 The General Education program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. Some credits may be fulfilled by courses required within the major. 2 Credits may be fulfilled with courses taken in the major. IA Foundation and Core Courses: 51 Credit Hours
IA Foundations Courses: 24 Credit Hours
Technology Methods Courses: 12 Credit Hours
Reasoning Methods Courses: 12 Credit Hours
Statistics Course: 3 Credit Hours
Choose one of the following courses. If a student has an ALEKS score <46, they should enroll in MATH 105 in their first year. Students who place into MATH 220 may take it in their sophomore year at JMU. Alternatively, they may take ISAT 251 during their sophomore year. IA Elective Courses: 9 Credit Hours
Students must take three of the following IA elective courses: Subject Matter Specialty: 18 Credit Hours
Students must complete a minor or a second major in another field (at least 18 credit hours). With the approval of an IA advisor, students may, in special cases, design their own custom concentration of six courses that fit together thematically and support the educational objectives of the IA program. Recommended Schedule for Majors
First Year Total: 30 Credit Hours
Second Year Total: 30 Credit Hours
Third Year Total: 30 Credit Hours
Fourth Year Total: 30 Credit Hours
Program Total: 120 Credit Hours
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