PAD 5985 - Advanced Intelligence Collection and Analysis

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

This course examines intelligence collection disciplines and systems as well as the practice and challenges of collector-analyst relations and intelligence analysis. The different intelligence collection disciplines–from human intelligence to technical and open source intelligence–are evaluated, with a focus on strengths, challenges, and applications. Key contemporary issues and developments in intelligence collection are also examined. The course then turns to intelligence analysis and students will learn about various types of analysis and analytic products, as well as cognitive biases, critical thinking, and structured analytic techniques. Additional topics include the analytic reforms of the last two decades, measuring analytic performance and techniques, the management of intelligence analysts, and communicating intelligence analysis. Prer., Graduate and graduate nondegree students only. Meets with CJ 5985.