Henley-Putnam’s Intelligence Management BS/MS Degree Program Includes Courses on Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Operations

The U.S. Intelligence Community is organized across 16 different agencies and departments, each with different missions, analytic competencies, and collection specialties. One of the oldest forms of intelligence collection is human intelligence (HUMINT). HUMINT is a type of intelligence collection discipline that involves, naturally, human operators that gather a variety of information on ‘targets’ around the world.

HUMINT is primarily a strategic, long-term collection process geared toward targets that are difficult to penetrate using technical means, like satellites and imagery intelligence (SIGINT and IMINT). Because of the high risks involved in living overseas as a clandestine officer, HUMINT professionals undergo intensive and lengthy training.

In the United States, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), since its inception in 1947, has primary responsibility for coordination of HUMINT operations through the National Clandestine Service (NCS). The NCS incorporates many of the duties of the former Directorate of Operations (DO) at the CIA, which oversaw all aspects of training and tasking of HUMINT operations for the CIA. The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (DCIA) is the National HUMINT Manager and delegates responsibility to the Director of NCS to develop and implement community-wide training and operating protocols as well as to oversee national coordination of HUMINT operations.

Since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, there has been renewed focus on the important role that HUMINT plays in collecting information on terrorist networks and other hostile non-state actors. Consequently, calls for building up a new, robust cadre of HUMINT professionals has led to increase investment in funding and recruiting efforts, especially for foreign language specialists and those who have traveled extensively overseas.

At Henley-Putnam University, we offer a nationally accredited (DETC) program that focuses exclusively on intelligence through our Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Intelligence Management. Our 100% online courses are taught by expert faculty with real world experience from the government and intelligence community. Graduates of our highly-focused program will be able to: Manage a team of intelligence professionals from different disciplines, conduct operations that include clandestine or covert activities and present finished intelligence in a manner appropriate to the consumer, to name but a few. Classes cover topics like Advanced Intelligence Operations, Counterespionage, and Intelligence Team Management. Embark on an exciting education path with Henley-Putnam by calling us today.

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WHY CHOOSE HENLEY-PUTNAM?

  • Henley-Putnam University is the only accredited university that specializes exclusively in intelligence, counterterrorism and protection and offers over 100 courses on topics such as covert actions, counterterrorism and intelligence team management. By completing a degree here you will further differentiate yourself as a specialist among your peers. Pursue a Bachelors or Masters Degree within your chosen specialty , or a Doctorate Degree in Strategic Security.
  • Regardless of which degree you choose to pursue, all of our degrees can be completed online. We offer a level of personalized and confidential service that gives our students access to top faculty members and administrators.
  • Henley-Putnam faculty members are leaders within their specialties who have served in senior roles working for intelligence organizations such as the CIA, DIA, FBI, US Secret Service, and Special Forces. Our faculty members bring, on average, 21 years of practical wisdom and hands-on experience.
  • Henley-Putnam faculty members are leaders who have served in senior roles in organizations such as the CIA, US Secret Service, FBI, NSA, DIA, and Special Forces.
  • Each one of our students is paired with a faculty career mentor who will help them navigate the world of Intelligence and Strategic Security. In this industry, who you know is essential to your future success.
  • Students immediately become part of a valuable network of strategic security and intelligence professionals.

Henley-Putnam University’s coursework will help you to develop a deep understand of practical intelligence skills and build your knowledge of HUMINT and other intelligence disciplines.

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