KEELIN HERBST '17
From the moment I stepped on campus, I immediately felt at home.
Create strategies to prevent terrorism
While Homeland Security deals with threats from within the U.S., national security combats terrorist threats that come from abroad. As a national security major at the University of New Haven, you will develop the knowledge and skills you will need for a career with the CIA, the FBI, the NSA, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Department of State, or the Department of Defense. The University of New Haven is one of the few universities in the U.S. where you can pursue this in-demand calling.
Through the renowned Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, you will prepare to work for your country as an intelligence analyst by:
- Developing a proficiency in foreign languages through at least two years of study (Russian, Chinese or Arabic are suggested)
- Studying abroad in a country whose language you’ve mastered
- Gaining analytical skills like critical incident mapping, data mining, data analysis, and intelligence reporting, plus hands-on experience with professional tools and software
- Understanding how to play both defense and offense in cyberwar
- Gaining intensive internship experience so you can contribute to national security from day one on the job
Learn from professors who are dedicated to your success.
Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
Spotlights
ALEXANDRIA CARON '20
Setting her sights on working for the State Department
KEVIN CZUBIN ‘17
Preparing for a career serving and protecting
Selected Courses and Programs
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National Security Law
This course introduces students to National Security Law and is intended as an overview of legal issues for National Security majors. Students completing this course will know the nature of the legal regulations governing national security organizations and their operations, be aware of the major statutory enactments and case decisions interpreting national security law, and aware of the sources of legal authority for national security operations.
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Intelligence Analysis
This course introduces students to Intelligence Analysis as applied in the National Security Agency context. This course focuses on the application of analytical software tools and analytical techniques specific to the Intelligence Community for the purpose of developing usable information to assist in the development and deployment of national security policy. Students completing this course will have an understanding of analytical techniques and software used by the intelligence agencies in the United States.
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National Security Internship
Provides field placement in a National Security Agency under the supervision of a faculty member. The course includes classroom discussions to facilitate a better understanding of the issues presented during the internship experience.
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Full List of Courses and Learning Outcomes for National Security
The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in National Security, check out the Academic Catalog:
National Security, B.S. - General Concentration
National Security, B.S. - Intelligence Analysis Concentration
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Manuel Cortes-Jiimenez ’22
The Charger Blog
National Security Major: ‘To Be a First-Generation Student Means to Be a Risk Taker’
Manuel Cortes-Jimenez ’22 is the first member of his family to go to college. An active member of the University community, he aspires to become an immigration lawyer. We acknowledge him and the more than 40 percent of our students who identify as first-generation student as we participate in a nation-wide celebration of first-generation college students.
National Security Program
The Charger Blog
National Security Program Prepares Students For Careers Preventing Terrorism
The University’s national security major was one of the first such academic programs developed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It is at the forefront of preparing students to apply their skills and experiences in the public or private sectors.
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