Graduate Certificate in Crime Analysis
Crime analysis and criminal intelligence is a criminal justice professional field that engages in the systematic analysis of data from a wide variety of sources to provide information about the patterns and trends of crimes in a locality, state, or nation. The work product of a crime and criminal intelligence analyst can be used to inform tactical and strategic decision making, support investigative efforts, assist in the study of resource needs, and facilitate the development of criminal justice policy.
A post-baccalaureate certificate (PBC) is an educational certificate that attests to certain advanced graduate study in an area of concentration beyond the baccalaureate level. It is graduate-level coursework, but is less than the credit hours necessary to earn a Master’s degree. The PBC in crime analysis is a 12-credit hour program designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities for an entry level position as an analyst or to enhance the skills of a working analyst. It includes coursework in crime science, problem solving, statistics, crime analysis, criminal intelligence, crime mapping, and spatial analysis of criminal justice data. Upon completion of the required curriculum, the student is awarded the PBC in Crime Analysis. The following describes the 12-credit hour curriculum:
CRJU-672 Crime Analysis and Criminal Intelligence (3 credits, Fall Semester)
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to crime analysis and criminal intelligence through the application of key intelligence, tactical, and strategic analytical methods that support criminal investigations and evidence-based crime prevention strategies.
CRJU-673 Crime Mapping and Spatial Analysis in Criminal Justice (3 credits, Fall Semester)
This course develops students’ knowledge in crime mapping and criminology of place as well as skills in spatial analysis of crime and criminal justice data that support criminal intelligence/investigations, crime prevention, and criminal justice agencies.
CRJU 671. Quantitative Methods in Criminal Justice Research (3 credits, Spring Semester)
Description: This course is intended to equip the students with the ability to calculate and conduct statistical analyses for applied research, to ensure the ability to interpret the results from statistical analysis, and to apply those results to appropriate situations.
CRJU-676 Crime Science and Crime Analysis (3 credits, Spring Semester)
This course applies theoretical concepts of crime science with crime analysis, crime mapping, and criminal intelligence techniques to conduct a comprehensive analysis of crime and disorder that results in specific recommendations for evidence-based crime prevention strategies.
Campus Information
Radford
Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, Radford University provides a stunning backdrop for learning and exploration. Campus is 36 miles southwest of Roanoke, Virginia on Route 11 and I-81 in the New River Valley.
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Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Political science doesn't prepare students for A career. Political Science prepares you for DOZENS of careers. How can we say that? Because Political Science immerses you in the skills that employers want:
- Critical thinking,
- Information literacy,
- Oral and written communication,
- Ethical citizenship,
- Problem solving,
- Understanding of diversity/global issues,
- Collaboration
Political Science majors get jobs. In fact, Political Science is a growth industry. Many employers hire Political Science majors over others because our unique set of skills makes our majors ready to engage in high-level strategic work from Day One on the job. Political Science majors are leaders, whose knowledge of history and culture assist them in dealing with clients and dealing with new market trends. A survey of employers for the American Association of Colleges & Universities found that critical thinking, clear communication, and problem solving were more important than any particular undergraduate major in hiring decisions. These are exactly the skills developed and reinforced in Radford’s general education and Political Science curricula.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
International applicants whose native language is not English or have not earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an institution at which English is the primary language of instruction must demonstrate English proficiency prior to admission to the University. Graduate international applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores if English proficiency is required. Applications may not be reviewed by the departments until English proficiency requirement is met.
A TOEFL minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test or, 79-80 on the Internet-based test is required for admission. A minimum score of 6.5 is required for the IELTS. The minimum required scores for the TOEFL and IELTS are strictly upheld. Applicants who do not achieve a minimum score on either of these English proficiency exams will not be considered for admission. Official scores on the TOEFL or IELTS cannot be more than two years old from the term to which the applicant is applying.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
19820 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD