Intelligence Studies, A.S.
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Program Description
The Associate of Science in Intelligence Studies exposes students to the wide range of theoretical and functional issues related to the field of military intelligence. Students are prepared for employment in the intelligence field. This degree is limited to students participating in the Utah National Guard’s (UNG) military intelligence education program at Camp Williams in Bluffdale, Utah.
Matriculation Requirements
Students in the AS program must be admitted to the Utah National Guard’s Military Intelligence Education program and admitted to UVU.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
| General Education Requirements | 30 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra (5) | ||
| College Algebra (undefined) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business (3) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American History (3) | ||
| US Economic History (3) | ||
| American Heritage (3) | ||
| American National Government (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 15 Credits | |
| Any 15 credits from the Intelligence Studies course offerings. | 15 | |
| Elective Requirements | 15 Credits | |
| Elective credits, including any additional courses from the Intelligence Studies course offerings. | 15 | |
Graduation Requirements
1. Students will be required to earn 60 credits in order to graduate with the AS in Intelligence Studies.
2. 15 of those credits must be from Intelligence Studies (INST) classes.
3. Students must also complete 35 credits of general education courses as described below and ten credits of elective courses.
4. Students must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above and a grade of C- or higher in all core and elective requirements.
5. A minimum of 20 credit hours must be earned through course attendance at UVU.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| INTS Credit | 15 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American History | ||
| US Economic History | ||
| American Heritage | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Elective or INTS credit | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Elective or INTS credit | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Elective or INTS credit | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Written Communication- Students, using writing skills, both individually and collaboratively, will discover, shape and communicate information, data concepts and arguments clearly and effectively to the appropriate audience and purpose.
- Oral Communication- Students, using oral communication skills both individually and collaboratively, will research, organize, design, and present data, research, ideas, and concepts so as to add meaning and depth to the topics discussed.
- Creativity- Students will investigate, evaluate, and ponder experiences; seek creative solutions to practical, social, or individual problems; and produce artifacts of self-expression.
- Leadership- Students will examine, analyze, calculate and formulate methods by which they can motivate and lead others through leadership attributes and competencies.
- Critical Thinking- Students will employ logical, analytical, analogical, and reflective reasoning as well as scientific, mathematical, and artistic inquiry to solve problems effectively.
- Diverse Perspectives- Students will recognize cultural diversity and discuss the symbiotic roles of racial, ecological, social, historic, and economic forces and their roles in creating this diversity.
- Information Literacy- Students will demonstrate proficiency in information literacy by finding information gaps and using both classic and modern sources to locate, evaluate, analyze, and apply the information to fill in those gaps.
- Technology Literacy- Students will apply technological skills and processes to discover, organize, analyze, understand and manage information, and to present that information effectively.