Advanced Technical Intelligence

The Advanced Technical Intelligence (ATI) degree program is designed for individuals desiring a career in ATI and, in particular, Advanced Geospatial Intelligence (AGI) and Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT). The course of study is also designed for working professionals wishing to extend their knowledge of ATI or those desiring to change career paths within industry and government.

Students must be US Citizens and be able to qualify for a security clearance in order to complete the course of study. The program serves to develop the advanced technical intelligence workforce of the future by familiarizing the students with the ATI field and by providing them core knowledge of the collection and analysis methods applied by ATI professionals to solve today's hardest intelligence problems.

There is a critical shortfall in trained and cleared analysts, engineers, scientists, managers, information technologists, and other support fields to meet the Nation's need to make use of today's intelligence systems and to prepare for tomorrow's advanced technologies that are currently under development by the Department of Defense, National Intelligence Organizations, and Service and National acquisition programs.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate of Science degree in Advanced Technical Intelligence, a graduate will be able to meet the goals outlined for the general associate of science degree additionally, the student will:

• Obtain a security clearance.
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of the collection methods applied by ATI professionals.
  
• Demonstrate proficiency in analysis methods applied by ATI professionals.

Scholastic Preparation
Students starting the degree program should have at least one year each of high school algebra, trigonometry, and physics and experience in a technical field. Students who do not have this background will be required to take MTH 120 or 121, MTH 122, MTH 140, and PHY 110 or PHY 111, 112, and 113 as part of their degree plan. Students that do not have these prerequisites should consult with the ATIC Program Director before registering for ATI courses numbered higher than 101.
Students who wish to transfer credits to a baccalaureate program should consult with the institution to which they intend to transfer. This degree plan serves as a general guideline for transfer. The best selection of courses for a given student will vary depending upon the area of study in which the student is interested and the institution to which the student plans to transfer.