Crime Analysis (Graduate Certificate)
Criminology, Data, Enforcement, Mapping, Police, Security, analysis, crime, criminal, statistics
Criminal justice agencies worldwide are increasing their reliance on data-driven decision-making. You can help drive the future of crime fighting by being among the first to bring an innovative approach to this emerging field of study with your state-of-the-art education in crime analysis techniques and tools.
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.
Students study topics relating to the current principles of crime analysis, crime mapping and statistical tools in crime analysis.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
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)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
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.
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.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- letter of intent
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- 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.
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 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024). 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 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024).
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
