MS, LAW ENFORCEMENT INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Caitlin Ward
Structure of Graduate Program Online-based classes Online forums for discussions Analysis papers; some timed exams No thesis required; complete final class in policy analysis Worked full time while completing the program Length: 2.5 years; less than part-time status for majority of semesters
Courses Design and Analysis of Criminal Justice Research Counterterrorism and Intelligence Law Enforcement Intelligence Operations Terrorism Homeland Security Crime Analysis Cyber-crime and Cyber-security Policy Analysis under Conditions of Change
Why choose this program? Flexibility Work full time, complete school during free time Cost benefit Significantly cheaper than similar degree on-campus Tailored to working professionals Targeted degree and classes Freedom to choose my own research topics most semesters Able to pursue my passion for studying Muslim extremism/terrorism
How will this degree help my career goals? Comfortable in my knowledge of the intelligence process Resume-builder Extensive research background makes me a more desirable candidate Confidence to apply for the career I want as an intelligence analyst with an emphasis in counterterrorism