B.S. Degree in Security And Risk Analysis (SRA)
Identity theft, natural disasters, and terrorism are the headline threats of our time. Now more than ever, problem solvers with broad skills and relevant experience are needed to meet these challenges head on.
SRA can help put you on the front line in confronting threats to our security, responding to emergencies, protecting vital information, and helping to create laws and policies that ensure personal privacy.
SRA can help put you on the front line in confronting threats to our security, responding to emergencies, protecting vital information, and helping to create laws and policies that ensure personal privacy.
SRA Program Growth
Interest in SRA has grown rapidly over the past two years. Enrollment in SRA 111, the introductory course, has gone from 74 students in fall 2006 to an anticipated 233 in spring 2009. From fall 2007, when students could for the first time declare SRA their major, to fall 2008, the number has more than tripled, going from 47 to 168. And, while IST majors still dominate the college’s student body, SRA majors now account for more than 20 percent of the college population
What You Can Be
These are just a few of the many positions which you could qualify for with a degree in Security and Risk Analysis:
- Counter-Terrorism Analyst
- Cyber Intelligence Analyst
- Intelligence Consultant
- Intelligence Operations Specialist
- International Crime Officer
- Security Specialist
Student Testimonials
The first class of SRA students graduated in December 2008. Here's what they had to say about the major:
“I started as an IST major and decided in my seventh semester that I wanted to pursue a degree in SRA as well. I was drawn to SRA because of my interest in cyber-security. I was particularly interested in the opportunities that the field has to offer." — Ashley McCully
“With SRA, things are always going to be changing. You’re not going to be doing the same thing, day in and day out. There’s always going to be new challenges in the world with cyber-security. That’s what appealed to me.” — Jared Grotz
“I started as an IST major and decided in my seventh semester that I wanted to pursue a degree in SRA as well. I was drawn to SRA because of my interest in cyber-security. I was particularly interested in the opportunities that the field has to offer." — Ashley McCully
“With SRA, things are always going to be changing. You’re not going to be doing the same thing, day in and day out. There’s always going to be new challenges in the world with cyber-security. That’s what appealed to me.” — Jared Grotz
Find Out More
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