Crime and Intelligence Analysis
Professional Certificate
See the Whole Picture
As communities grow, the ability to detect patterns from crime data will continue to be an important part of crime prevention. Learn how to extract the details without losing sight of the "bigger picture." Analyze the information using rigorous research standards you learn from our comprehensive Professional Certificate in Crime and Intelligence Analysis. Upon successful completion of our certificate program, you will also be awarded the Crime Analysis Certification from the Law Enforcement Intelligence Units (LEIU).
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Est. Tuition $5,300
Learning Format Hybrid
Duration 9-12 months *
* Duration times can vary talk to your student success coach for more information.Total Units 26 Units
- Analyze crime and use law enforcement data to forecast when and where criminals are likely to strike
- Detect and understand distinctions among crime patterns
- Use crime and intelligence information to create directed patrol or tactical action plans that lead to an effective response
- Collect data, subject it to statistical tests, develop and test hypotheses, and write conclusions that adhere to commonly accepted criminal justice research standards
Course Format
The following courses are continuous enrollment courses. This means that the courses are open 12 months per year, available to enroll in and begin at any time; however, from the date you enroll, you must complete the work within 8 weeks. Disregard posted course start and end dates for the following four courses. The start date is your enrollment date and the end date is 8 weeks from the start date.
- Crime Analysis Applications (SOC X415.1)
- Criminal Investigative Analysis (SOC X415)
- Introduction to Criminal Intelligence (SOC X415.2)
- Research Methods and Statistics in Crime Analysis (SOC X415.3)
Certifications
Upon successful completion of the of the Professional Certificate in Crime and Intelligence Analysis, participants will have met the requirements to receive the Certified Crime Analyst designation from LEIU. You will receive a certificate from UCR Extension and a certificate from the Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Units (LEIU). The UCR Extension Professional Certificate, and the LEIU certification are mailed directly to each student.
- In-service law enforcement personnel
- Interested in entering law enforcement
Required Courses
Getting Started
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your eduction, life and work schedules.