Bachelor of Science in Intelligence Analysis

Currently Enrolled Students

Admission to JMU does not guarantee admission to the intelligence analysis major. The IA program will strive to accommodate all interested students who adopt IA upon admission to JMU. The size of the cohort could be limited beyond fall semester of sophomore year. To be eligible to continue to progress in the major, students must complete the following courses with a minimum grade of “C”: If more than 58 students receive a “C” or better in IA 200 , IA 240 and IA 261 , then the top 58 students based upon their average grades in those courses will be able to continue.

IA Foundations Courses: 24 Credit Hours

Technology Methods Courses: 12 Credit Hours

Reasoning Methods Courses: 12 Credit Hours

Statistics Course: 3 Credit Hours

Choose one of the following courses. If a student has an ALEKS score

IA Elective Courses: 9 Credit Hours

Students must take three of the following IA elective courses:

First Year

Also required: General Education courses (18.00 credits); Courses for minor or second major (3.00 credits).

Second Year

Also required: Courses for minor or second major (6.00 credits); General Education courses, stastistics requirement, and/or B.S. degree requirements (9.00 credits).

Third Year

Also required: IA electives (3.00 credits); General Education (6.00 credits); Courses for minor or second major (3.00 credits).

Fourth Year

Also required: IA electives (6.00 credits); Courses for minor or second major (6.00 credits); Courses for second major or electives (12.00 credits).