The College of Information Science’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Intelligence and Information Operations (BAS IIO)—available on main campus and online—empowers students with the operational, analytical and technical skills to excel in intelligence careers spanning national defense, law enforcement and private industry.
The Intelligence and Information Operations curriculum includes both offensive and defensive intelligence and information operations content delivered within our state-of-the-art virtual learning environment.
The Defense Intelligence Agency’s Intelligence Community - Center of Academic Excellence (IC-CAE) designation demonstrates that this program meets the most demanding requirements. Choose from three IC-CAE-designated degree tracks: Operational Intelligence, Information Warfare and Law Enforcement Intelligence. Or pursue the Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare emphasis area.
120
Units to Complete Degree
Emphasis Areas:
Operational Intelligence,
Information Warfare,
Law Enforcement Intelligence,
Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare
Program Goals & Core Skills
The BAS in Intelligence and Information Operations is a robust program with program goals and core skills designed to position graduates for dynamic careers in essential intelligence and information operations positions.
Students in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Intelligence and Information Operations will have the opportunities to:
- Develop the core skills necessary to meet the United States’ national security imperatives through increased educational, cultural and experiential opportunities within the intelligence community (IC)
- Enhance your critical, analytical and cultural skills with a challenging and practical curriculum led by world-class faculty and practiced intelligence experts
- Dive into unique scholarship, language and overseas cultural immersion opportunities and exclusive internship and career placement assistance
- Choose to participate in intimate networking sessions with leaders and practitioners of the United States IC and professional development summits
Earning your Bachelor of Applied Science in Intelligence and Information Operations will build core skills, including
- Analytical thinking
- Cyber threat intelligence
- Decision support
- Intelligence and information collection
- Intelligence analysis
- Interagency collaboration
- National security support
- Strategic foresight and planning
- Targeting
Sample Four-Year Plan
120 units are required for graduation.
Click to view sample courses by year:
Year 1 | Fall
| ENGL 101: First-Year Composition | 3 units |
| Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) | 1 units |
| Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives | 3 unit |
| General Elective | 3 units |
| General Elective | 3 units |
| General Elective | 3 units |
| TOTAL | 16 units |
Year 1 | Spring
| ENGL 102: First-Year Composition | 3 units |
| Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives | 3 units |
| Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives | 3 units |
| General Elective | 3 units |
| General Elective | 3 units |
| TOTAL | 15 units |
Year 2 | Fall
| 1st Semester Second Language | 4 units |
| Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives | 3 units |
| Gen Ed: Building Connections | 3 units |
| Gen Ed: Building Connections | 3 units |
| Foundation Math | 3 units |
| TOTAL | 16 units |
Year 2 | Spring
| 2nd Semester Second Language | 3 units |
| Gen Ed: Building Connections | 3 units |
| ENGV 306: Advanced Composition | 3 units |
| General Elective | 3 units |
| General Elective | 3 units |
| TOTAL | 15 units |
Year 3 | Fall
| General Elective | 3 unit |
| INTV 305: Intro to Intel and Info Operations | 3 units |
| CYBV351: Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare | 3 units |
| INTV 350: Collection Operations | 3 units |
| General Elective | 3 units |
| General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) | 1 units |
| TOTAL | 16 units |
Year 3 | Spring
| General Elective | 3 units |
| Major Elective | 3 units |
| INTV 401: Law Enforcement Intelligence | 3 units |
| INTV 326: Intro Methods of Intel Analysis | 3 units |
| BASV 314: Mathematics for Applied Science | 3 units |
| TOTAL | 15 units |
Year 4 | Fall
| General Elective | 3 units |
| Major Elective | 3 units |
| INTV 459: Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Synchronization | 3 units |
| CYBV 329: Cyber Ethics | 3 units |
| CYBV 381: From Incident Response to Digital Forensics | 3 units |
| TOTAL | 15 units |
Year 4 | Spring
| General Elective | 3 units |
| CYBV 450: Information Warfare | 3 units |
| INTV 498: Senior Capstone | 3 units |
| General Elective | 3 units |
| General Elective | 3 units |
| TOTAL | 15 units |
| TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS | 120 units |
This is a sample plan and is subject to change based on catalog year, placement tests, AP/CLEP credit, transfer work, minor requirements, summer school, etc. The official degree requirements may be found in the University General Catalog and all University of Arizona students should refer to the Academic Advising Report for specific graduation requirements.
Curriculum, Emphasis Areas & Courses
Bachelor's in Intelligence and Information Operations students take a mix of foundations, general education, core major, emphasis area and elective courses, subject to change based on catalog year, placement tests, AP/CLEP credit, transfer work, minor requirements, summer school, etc.
View or download fillable BAS IIO degree checklist by emphasis area:
- Operational Intelligence checklist
- Information Warfare checklist
- Law Enforcement checklist
- Signals Intelligence & Electronic Warfare checklist
Click a link below to learn more and view course information:
Foundations
Specific unit requirements may vary based on placement and/or prior college-level coursework:
- First-year English or equivalent
- Math Foundation: MATH 112 Recommended
- Second-semester second language proficiency
General Education
- Introduction to General Education (1 unit)
- Exploring Perspectives Courses (12 units, including at least one course from each domain: Artist, Humanist, Natural Scientist, Social Scientist)
- Building Connections Courses (9 units)
- General Education Capstone (1 unit)
Learn More About U of A General Education Requirements
Students who started before Spring 2022 will follow the previous U of A GenEd requirements:
- Tier 1 Individuals & Societies (6 units)
- Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures (6 units)
- Tier 1 Natural Sciences (6 units)
- Tier 2 Humanities (3 units)
- Tier 2 Individuals & Society (3 units)
- Tier 2 Arts (3 units)
- Diversity (3 units)