Program Overview

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Program Overview

The graduate certificate program in crime analysis is focused on crime analysis as a field applicable to all levels of government --- federal, state and local --- and to positions in private sector organizations with functional and operational activities related to crime analysis.

Program Description

Students study topics relating to the current principles of crime analysis, crime mapping and statistical tools in crime analysis.

At a Glance

• College/school: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
• Location: Online
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Stackable Certificates

Students can complete two graduate certificate programs and combine them into a Master of Advanced Study degree, giving ultimate flexibility to build their own master’s degree.

Degree Requirements

15 credit hours

• Required Core (15 credit hours)
  • CRJ 506 Seminar in Crime Analysis (3)
  • CRJ 510 Criminal Justice Planning and Program Evaluation (3)
  • CRJ 511 Applied Data Analysis in Criminal Justice (3)
  • CRJ 512 Seminar in Policing (3)
  • CRJ 531 Crime Mapping (3)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicant Eligibility: Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in criminology, criminal justice, homeland security, counterterrorism or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• GPA Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• Application Requirements:
  • graduate admission application and application fee
  • official transcripts
  • letter of intent
  • proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Attend Online

ASU Online offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

• Demonstrate the essential qualifications for employment in crime analysis and related occupations by critically applying theories of crime and place in relation to the whole of criminological theory to particular challenges in policing or related fields.
• Produce valid and reliable crime analysis information of utility to policymakers and practitioners.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are prepared to implement and maintain public and national safety at the local, state and federal levels. They should expect to find employment within government agencies such as:

• adult and juvenile probation departments
• corrections agencies
• courts of law
• Department of Homeland Security, which comprises several agencies, including the United States Secret Service, the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• local law enforcement
• prosecutor's offices Some crime analysts also work for private organizations that deal with emergency response and information technology. Careers in crime analysis may fall under the forensic science technicians category, a field projected to grow 14% between 2023 and 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations, with a median salary of $64,940 per year. Careers for graduates also may fall under the category of police and detectives, a field expected to increase 4% through 2033, with a median salary of $74,910.