FINAL Intelligence Studies Academic Area of Interest Choo

How does Mercyhurst define intelligence?

What is intelligence?

Who should study intelligence?

What additional majors and minors pair well with intelligence?

Where could I potentially intern or work after graduation?

Why should you choose to pursue Intelligence Studies at Mercyhurst?

What is intelligence?

• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
• Collection of information of military or political value.
• Collection, analysis, and use of information for decision-making.

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How does Mercyhurst define intelligence?

• Providing actionable information to decision-makers by knowing:
• Where and how to search for information.
• How to evaluate acquired information and assess source reliability.
• How to conduct structured analytic techniques using dedicated software packages and tradecraft.

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Who should study intelligence?

• Those:
• Interested in current events.
• Who like to solve problems.
• With a growth mindset.

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What additional majors and minors pair well with intelligence?

Public Health

Natural Sciences

Political Science

History

Criminal Justice

Cyber Security

Are you interested in studying a language?

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Learn More About Our Public Health Majors and Minor

Public Health

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Learn More About Our School of Natural Science Majors and Minors

Anatmony, Biology

Biochemistry, Chemistry

Environmental Science, Sustainability Studies

Geology

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Learn More About Our Biochemistry, Chemistry Majors and Minors

Chemistry, Biochemiistry

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Learn More About Our Anatomy, Biology Majors and Minors

Anatomy, Biology

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Learn More About Our Environmental Science, Sustainability Studies Majors and Minors

Environmental Science, Sustainability Studies

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Learn More About Our Geology Majors and Minor

Geology

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Learn More About Our Political Science Major and Minors

Political Science

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Learn More About Our History Major and Minors

History

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Learn More About Our Cyber Security Major and Minors

Cyber Security

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Learn More About Our Criminal Justice Major and Minors

Criminal Justice

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Are you interested in learning a language?

Yes

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What language are you interested in learning?

Arabic

Chinese

Mandarin

Spanish

Russian

Interested in teaching English?

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Learn More About Our Arabic and Islamic Studies Minor

Arabic and Islamic Studies

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Learn More About Our Asian Studies Minor

Asian Studies

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Learn More About Our Chinese Minor

Chinese

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Learn More About Our Spanish Majors and Minor

Spanish

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Learn More About Our Russian Studies Major and Minor

Russian Studies

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Learn More About Our Teaching English Language Learners Minor

Teaching English Language Learners

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Why should you choose to pursue Intelligence Studies at Mercyhurst?

• First non-governmental undergraduate Intelligence Studies program in the country.
• Learn from faculty members with diverse professional backgrounds that provide a unique classroom experience.
• Students enroll in classes in national security, law enforcement, business, competitive intelligence, and data techniques, making them attractive candidates for employment in any of these areas. You can move seamlessly between industries as well.
• Gain hands-on, real-world experience in the classroom and through the Center for Intelligence, Research, Analysis, and Training (CIRAT).
• Access to a strong alumni network with over 1,800 Intelligence Studies graduates.

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Where could I potentially intern or work after graduation?

• Banking and finance companies
• Contracting and consulting companies
• Health and wellness companies
• Intelligence community
• Law firms

• Military support
• Non-Profit
• Police and public sector
• Private sector
• Technology firms

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