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																									Main Menu Eligibility CriteriaEligibility Criteria:
				
				All prospective National Intelligence University students must meet the following eligibility criteria:Be a **U.S. citizen**Be either **a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a federal government employee** (*government contractors are not eligible)*Prospective and current students must hold an **active TS/SCI clearance**and indoctrinated with your agency.An interim clearance is not permitted.**Your clearance must be held by the federal government or the U.S. Armed Forces.**Please obtain/maintain an active TS/SCI and be indoctrinated to the current accesses**before**applying to NIU.Contact**Admissions**at NIU_Admissions@odni.govwith questions about the University’s security requirements.NIU is**not permitted to hold**TS/SCI for students. They must be briefed by their home agency.
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				Bachelor of Science in Intelligence (BSI)
					You **must** have earned academic credits at another regionally accredited college or university, **but have not yet earned** a bachelor’s degree. You must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.Applicants must have a **minimum of 80 undergraduate semester hours** completed. **Note:** NIU will accept a **maximum** of 50 semester hours for coursework completed by an examination (e.g. the College Level Examination Program) or professional/military training approved by the American Council of Education (ACE).  The remaining 30+ hours must have been earned at a regionally accredited institution.  NIU does not accept transfer credit for any required course in the BSI curriculum.**Transfer credit coursework requirements:**20 upper division (300-400) level hours9 hours in Communications, 6 of which must be earned in English composition12 hours in Mathematics and Science, 3 of which must be earned in Mathematics15 hours in Humanities, Social Sciences, or Fine Arts. Applicants are encouraged to request a **credit evaluation** from NIU Admissions before applying to ensure they meet the transfer credit requirements.To request a credit evaluation, send copies of your transcripts to  NIU_Enrollments@niu.odni.gov and type “***BSI Credit Evaluation”*** in the subject line.**Note:** Upper division, Communication skills, Mathematics and Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, or Fine Arts can be taken from coursework hours, testing, and military training.**Note:** Credits from institutions that operate on a quarter system are converted into semester hours by dividing quarter hours by 1.5.
							Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence (MSSI)
					Possess a **baccalaureate degree** from a regionally accredited institution.Competitive applicants have a **cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.**
							Master of Science and Technology Intelligence (MSTI)
					Possess a **baccalaureate degree** from a regionally accredited institution.Competitive applicants**have a cumulative undergraduate GPA** of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.Ideal candidates for the MSTI program **should have academic exposure to** science, technology, engineering or math coursework during their undergraduate years.A science or engineering degree**is not required**, but it will better prepare students for success in class.
							Graduate Certificate and Continuing Education
					Possess a**baccalaureate degree** from a regionally-accredited institution.Competitive applicants **have a cumulative undergraduate** GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.**Note:** Students may apply **no more than two classes to the MSSI/MSTI program as a continuing education student**. We encourage you to apply to the degree program before completing your second CE/Certificate course.
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Academics:Bachelor of Science in Intelligence DegreeMaster of Science of Strategic IntelligenceMaster of Science and Technology Intelligence DegreeCertificate in Intelligence Studies
School:College of Strategic IntelligenceSchool of Science and Technology Intelligence
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