Apr 26, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

International Security and Intelligence Studies Certificate


The Department of Political Science offers an International Security and Intelligence Studies Certificate. This program provides students with an understanding of the complex risks and dangers confronted by private and governmental organizations in our world today and how information and intelligence shape policymakers’ decisions and the policymaking process.

Campus: Knoxville


Undergraduate Certificate Type: Add-On, Stand-Alone


Credit Hours Required


The International Security and Intelligence Studies Certificate consists of 15 credit hours of coursework.

Admission Standards/Procedures


Students seeking admission to the Undergraduate Certificate must meet the admissions standards established by the Undergraduate Council.

Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)


Select 1 Course from Track A, 1 Course from Track B, and 1 Course from Track C (9 credit hours)


Upon the department head or graduate director’s approval, a student may take two courses from a track to substitute for a course in a different track (e.g., one course from Track A, two courses from Track C).

Non-Course Requirements


Students must complete all courses from this list with a 2.5 GPA.

Footnote


1 Course has its own set of prerequisites and/or registration restrictions.  Please consult the catalog for more information. (AI 302 , INSC 489 , POLS 302 )

* Meets Volunteer Core  Requirement.