Bachelor of Applied Science in Intelligence and Information Operations: Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Emphasis

University of Arizona

The BAS in Intelligence and Information Operations prepares graduates for occupations in defense the Intelligence Community federal, state, and local law enforcement and private industry. The curriculum includes intelligence operations, information warfare, and cybersecurity content delivered within our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment to ensure our students have extensive hands-on experiences to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed after they graduate. The BAS degree in Intelligence & Information Operations offers four subplans, both in-person and fully online: Operational Intelligence, Law Enforcement Intelligence, Information Warfare, or Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare.Learning Outcomes:Analyze the structure and functions of the US national security and intelligence communities, including law enforcement agencies.Describe and analyze the fundamental components of strategic intelligence national intelligence policy the intelligence cycle and intelligence collection.Demonstrate mastery of the Core Intelligence Analytic Process including: defining the problem generating a hypothesis determining information needs and gathering data evaluating sources testing and evaluating hypotheses packaging and disseminating the product and conducting peer review.Identify and apply tactics, techniques, and procedures used to conduct and defend against Information Operation campaigns.Demonstrate critical thinking strategies, including: reasoning, problem solving, analysis, and evaluation, through applied mathematics analytic writing, application of research methods, and advanced briefing skills.Apply advanced knowledge of the major theories and concepts of intelligence and information operations through an internship, capstone, or supervised research experience.