BAS IIO Curriculum, Emphasis Areas & Courses

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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

4

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 Composition3 units
Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course)1 units
Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives3 unit
General Elective3 units
General Elective3 units
General Elective3 units
TOTAL16 units

Year 1 | Spring

ENGL 102: First-Year Composition 3 units
Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives3 units
Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives3 units
General Elective3 units
General Elective3 units
TOTAL15 units

Year 2 | Fall

1st Semester Second Language 4 units
Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives3 units
Gen Ed: Building Connections3 units
Gen Ed: Building Connections3 units
Foundation Math3 units
TOTAL16 units

Year 2 | Spring

2nd Semester Second Language3 units
Gen Ed: Building Connections3 units
ENGV 306: Advanced Composition3 units
General Elective3 units
General Elective3 units
TOTAL15 units

Year 3 | Fall

General Elective3 unit
INTV 305: Intro to Intel and Info Operations3 units
CYBV351: Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare3 units
INTV 350: Collection Operations3 units
General Elective3 units
General Education Portfolio (Exit Course)1 units
TOTAL16 units

Year 3 | Spring

General Elective3 units
Major Elective3 units
INTV 401: Law Enforcement Intelligence3 units
INTV 326: Intro Methods of Intel Analysis3 units
BASV 314: Mathematics for Applied Science3 units
TOTAL15 units

Year 4 | Fall

General Elective3 units
Major Elective3 units
INTV 459: Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Synchronization3 units
CYBV 329: Cyber Ethics3 units
CYBV 381: From Incident Response to Digital Forensics3 units
TOTAL15 units

Year 4 | Spring

General Elective3 units
CYBV 450: Information Warfare3 units
INTV 498: Senior Capstone3 units
General Elective3 units
General Elective3 units
TOTAL15 units
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS120 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:

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)

Ready to join the front lines of intelligence and cyber defense?

Learn more about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Intelligence and Information Operations by contacting us at infosci-ugrad@arizona.edu, or review the admissions process and begin your application now.

If you are a current U of A student, learn more about declaring a major, minor or certificate.

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