University of Mississippi
Dr Carl Jensen, Director

 

Director's Welcome

Thank you for visiting our website. We hope it will spark your interest in the exciting research and teaching offered by our Center. Read more...

Academics

The ISS Minor is unique, in that students must apply for the minor, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Read more...

Academic Overview

Courses

Requirements

Student Overview

Research Training

Internship Coordinator

Students accepted into each CISS cohort are required to complete an internship at an agency within the IC or an organization involved in research or other intelligence-related function. The CISS Internship Coordinator guides students through the internship application process and internship etiquette.


 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CISS

The University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences created the Center for Intelligence and Security Studies (CISS). CISS trains students for careers in intelligence analysis and provides educational and scholarly resources to the national Intelligence Community (IC).

What degrees are offered?

CISS presently offers an Undergraduate Minor which consists of 6 mandatory courses, including an internship with an intelligence or security agency.

Where are you located?

The Center for Intelligence and Security Studies is located at 620 All American Drive, aka The Old Athletics Building next to the Turner Center. Google Map.

How do I apply?

Watch the CISS website for calendar announcements. The Fall 2009 application deadline has passed.

What is the average GPA of admitted students?

The CISS is a competitive program. See the general statistics for our cohorts.

What is the IC?

The Intelligence Community ("IC") is formally comprised of 16 agencies—8 military, 8 civilian—though there are many more tactical military intelligence and security organizations. For more information, read about the Intelligence Community.

 

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