Henley-Putnam’s Degree Programs in Counterterrorism and Intelligence Help Prepare Students for Counterterrorism Intelligence Jobs

With the increased focus on the counterterrorism mission within the Intelligence Community, there is now more than ever a need for educated, highly skilled professionals to fill a variety of counterterrorism intelligence jobs. Counterterrorism intelligence jobs pay on average between $70K in Florida, $79K to $85K in the midland ranging from Texas, Ohio and Illinois, all the way up to $95K in the Washington, DC metro area, which is the highest paying region in the United States (source: Salary.com).

A master’s degree in terrorism and counterterrorism helps prepare individuals for a managerial or supervisory position within numerous counterterrorism intelligence jobs in federal law enforcement, defense/military and intelligence agencies like the 16 members of the US Intelligence Community:

A master’s degree in terrorism and counterterrorism helps prepare individuals for a managerial or supervisory position within numerous counterterrorism intelligence jobs in federal law enforcement, defense/military and intelligence agencies like the 16 members of the US Intelligence Community:

  • Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (AIA/ISR Agency)
  • Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
  • Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
  • Coast Guard Intelligence (CGI)
  • Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
  • Department of Energy, Office of Intelligence (DOE/IN)
  • Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis (DHS/OIA)
  • Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research (DOS/INR)
  • Department of the Treasury, Office of Intelligence and Analysis (DOT/OIA)
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA)
  • National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
  • National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
  • National Security Agency (NSA)
  • Navy, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)
In addition, each of the military services (Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy) has their own military counterterrorism intelligence branch (the Coast Guard also has an intelligence branch and is part of the Department of Homeland Security) where both officers and civilian professionals with an advanced degree could serve in supervisory and management roles. There are many other career opportunities in counterterrorism intelligence, most of which require demonstrable competency in strategic security issues like terrorist group dynamics, collection management, counterintelligence, and WMD terrorism to name a few.

Students enrolled in Henley-Putnam’s Bachelor and Master of Science Degree programs in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and Management of Personal Protection are taught by expert faculty with real world experience. Our unique coursework teaches you how to collect and evaluate information pertaining to cutting-edge national security issues, which helps you to be prepared to meet the demands of the most challenging counterterrorism intelligence jobs.

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WHY CHOOSE HENLEY-PUTNAM?

  • Henley-Putnam University is the only accredited (DETC) 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 Bachelor's or Master's 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.
  • 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 security professionals.

Henley-Putnam University can take you one step closer to achieving your career goals in the military.

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