Earn Two Degrees in Five Years
Become a leader in the intelligence community while saving time and money with Mount Union and Mercyhurst University's dynamic partnership. Through this 3+2 agreement, you will gain knowledge and hands-on experience through Mount Union's Bachelor of Arts degree in national security and intelligence analysis and begin coursework in Mercyhurst's Master of Science in applied intelligence in your senior year. By earning your bachelor's and master's degrees in five years instead of the traditional six, you will enter a competitive landscape with a leg up on peers in the field.
National Security Major
Mount Union's national security major offers leading insight into global politics and foreign policy while enhancing your skillset in written and oral communication. Our alumni have found success in the public and private sectors, including the U.S. Department of State and governmental agencies.
Applied Intelligence at Mercyhurst
Among the most established programs of its kind, this program is credited as the first intelligence studies program offered at the university level. The curriculum centers on applied analytical work, including real intelligence casework completed prior to graduation. Students learn to work with open-source data and develop skills that prepare them for a career in government agencies, law enforcement, the military, and the private sector.