Institute for Intelligence Studies (MCIIS)

If you want to do analysis, to solve problems, to search for an answer no matter how far it takes you, you have arrived at the right place – the Mercyhurst College Institute for Intelligence Studies (MCIIS).

As part of the Department of Intelligence Studies, MCIIS offers research, analysis, and training services for clients in the national security, law enforcement, and private sectors as well as academic research into the field of intelligence. Building on the capabilities of Mercyhurst College's faculty, staff, and students, the Center for Intelligence Research, Analysis, and Training (CIRAT) is prepared to partner with diverse clients to provide tailored open source research, analysis, and training.

Intel project earns certificates of appreciation

Research :: Looking into the hows and whys of intelligence analysis has become a strong point for MCIIS. Its faculty and students have performed key research into essential facets of the analysis craft including researching analytical methods, use of language and communication, and evaluating analytic confidence.

Analysis :: MCIIS has an analysis arm, the Center for Intelligence Research Analysis and Training (CIRAT). This center has provided research and analysis products to clients since 1995. Over the years, it has done research and analysis for clients such as Department of Defense, the EU Parliament, and Procter & Gamble.

Training :: MCIIS has developed courses of varying lengths and to varying degrees of intensity for the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the FBI, and other government agencies. The MCIIS faculty has crafted unique, application-oriented programs that give intelligence analysts more tools to add to their toolbox.