Intelligence Studies, A.S.
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 | 35 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics QL (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra QL (undefined) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business QL (3) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 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 | 10 Credits | |
| Elective credits, including any additional courses from the Intelligence Studies course offerings. | 10 | |
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 CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics QL | ||
| College Algebra QL | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Civilization AS | ||
| US Economic History AS | ||
| American Heritage AS | ||
| American National Government AS | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Elective or INTS credit | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| Elective or INTS credit | 6 | |
| 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.