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SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Graduate Certificate in Intelligence

Strengthen Your Homeland Security Career with a Graduate Certificate in Intelligence

No matter where you decide to take your homeland security career, Tulane School of Professional Advancement is dedicated to helping you get there. The field of intelligence studies is devoted to developing analytical, communication, written, computer, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. We've developed a certificate program designed to let you explore the relationship between intelligence and national security, the use of intelligence in policy making and implementation, and privacy rights. Tulane SoPA's Graduate Certificate in Intelligence focuses on the three significant elements of the profession: collection, analysis, and counterintelligence and their applications in the real world. Review course offerings, your options for career advancement, student resources, and more to learn more about this valuable addition to your academic portfolio and resume.

Intelligence Certificate Requirements

Upgrade to a Master's in Emergency Management or Homeland Security Studies

With our 100% online Graduate Certificate in Intelligence, you can prepare for a rewarding new career or elevate your current expertise. You'll receive an award-winning education from a prestigious university while increasing your opportunities and income potential. The courses in this graduate certificate are valuable to any ambitious professional, and the credits you earn can be applied toward a Master of Professional Studies in Emergency Management or a Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security Studies if you choose to further your education. Complete your certificate, then take an additional seven courses (including a capstone course) to earn your master's degree.

Graphic outlining the Emergency and Security Studies Graduate Certificate pathways.

Faculty Who Practice What They Teach

By day, our professors are leaders in the fields of intelligence, security, and emergency response. They bring their daily experience to the classroom to ensure you are learning real-world professional skills to further your career. Industry leaders serving on program advisory boards ensure faculty teach relevant curriculum connected to the real-world.

Michael Wallace

Faculty Feature

Michael Wallace, Ed.D.

Emergency & Security Studies Program Director
Retired military intelligence officer with 20 years of active service

Michael Wallace is a retired military intelligence officer with 20 years of active service. Post-military, he worked as a senior intelligence analyst in the Joint Chiefs of Staff Intelligence Directorate. He has experience in counter-terrorism, counter-proliferation, special warfare, and intelligence collection and analysis.

“The School of Professional Advancement gave me much more than a textbook education. It gave me the ability to approach my professional life with a broader outlook and a more capable network.”

— Chris Cox ('18), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Public Affairs Specialist

Your Career in Homeland Security

The US Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) careers website lists education in intelligence studies for those interested in either intelligence analysis or intelligence collection careers. The Tulane Homeland Security Studies (HMLS) Master of Professional Studies (MPS) program has graduates working in the US Intelligence Community, state, and local agencies, as well as with private industry. Find a rewarding role upon program completion as an intelligence or infrastructure protection analyst, federal, state, or local homeland security officer, and many more exciting careers.

Create a Schedule That Works for You

Going back to school is no small feat—this is why SoPA offers flexible online programs that allow students to create a schedule that fits their lifestyle. Whether you're working full-time, managing a household, or unable to commute, SoPA will help create possibilities for you that seemed completely out of reach before. You'll have the versatility and convenience to study on your time and from any location, with the support of career advisors and numerous student resources.

Tulane School of Professional Advancement is a Silver Award Military Friendly® recipient, and our Office of Veterans Affairs is committed to your success and can connect military students to educational benefits, learning resources, and financial aid. See what's possible with Tulane SoPA and start your application today.

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