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Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certificate
Projected outlook for some certified Crime and Intelligence Analysis experts:
107,890Number of Jobs, 2021
$90,370Median Pay per year, 2021
3%Job Growth, 2021-2031
*U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook – Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Earn Your Crime & Intelligence Analysis Certificate in 12-18 Months
Earn your crime and intelligence analysis certificate in 12-18 months. This is an emerging career that uses analysis, research and statistical methods to predict and prevent crime and terrorist activity.
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Certificate from the Law Enforcement Intelligence Units demonstrating completion of the program.
Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certificate from Cal State Fullerton.
On-the-job training through a 400-hour practicum/internship with a law enforcement agency.
Ideal for:
New employees in the field of crime and intelligence analysis.
Those who work in crime and intelligence analysis units.
Law-enforcement employees (both sworn and non-sworn) who want to leverage data.
Anyone who wants to become a crime and intelligence analyst.
Program Stats:
Eight required courses (188 hours of lecture and discussion)
12-18 months long
18.8 continuing education units (CEUs)
For courses that are delivered virtually, participants will need access to a computer and a reliable internet connection. A webcam and/or headset may also be recommended to participate in the class. Attendance to the live lecture is expected as if you were meeting face-to-face. Please refer to our Technical Recommendations for more information.
Please note: Students must register no later than 2 business days prior to the course start date. If you missed the registration window or have any questions, please contact EIP Student Services at eipconnect@fullerton.edu.
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Your enrollment in a CSU Fullerton, University Extended Education professional development certificate class/program does not constitute admission to the University, nor does it provide eligibility for any type of student Visa.
English Proficiency Requirement
It is recommended that participants who reside outside of United States and whose first language is not English must possess English language proficiency equivalent to a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 80 (iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5.
It the participant’s responsibility to demonstrate English language proficiency necessary to fully participate in the class lectures and discussions.
Your enrollment in a CSU Fullerton, University Extended Education professional development certificate class/program does not constitute admission to the University, nor does it provide eligibility for any type of student Visa.
English Proficiency Requirement
It is recommended that participants who reside outside of United States and whose first language is not English must possess English language proficiency equivalent to a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 80 (iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5.
It the participant’s responsibility to demonstrate English language proficiency necessary to fully participate in the class lectures and discussions.
Certificate graduates will be able to: - Collect data, subject it to statistical tests, develop and test hypotheses - Write conclusions of findings in a manner which adheres to commonly accepted criminal justice research standards - Conceptualize and convert raw data into valid criminal intelligence information - Create association matrices and prepare telephone toll analysis, hierarchical analysis, visual investigation analysis, link analysis, and financial analysis - Detect and understand the distinction between crime patterns, series and trends; demonstrate a familiarity with motives for crime and types of criminals - Analyze data and determine when and where a criminal may strike again; develop crime/suspect and suspect/crime correlations; develop target profile analysis - Articulate crime problems to individuals and groups through written reports, charts and graphs
- New employees in the crime and intelligence analysis field - Those who work in crime and intelligence analysis units - Law enforcement employees (both sworn and nonsworn) who need to know how to better use data and information - Those desiring future employment as crime and intelligence analysts
Application for the Certificate
All certificate candidates need to complete the online application form and submit it along with transcripts and/or appropriate supporting documents to CSUF Extension Programs at eipcrimeintel@fullerton.edu prior to the start of the program.
Certificate candidates are expected to complete all of the required courses in the program. However, students may choose to complete courses on an individual basis as well.
Certificate Requirements
To be eligible for the certificate, students must meet and document the following requirements on the application for the program: - Completion of an Introduction to Criminal Justice and a Criminal Law class from an accredited program of study or a letter of verification of such working knowledge from an employer/instructor (students may complete these prerequisite classes while enrolled in initial certificate classes) - Knowledge of basic computer applications and skills, such as word processing, spreadsheet documents, and data entry.
Students need to complete all the required certificate classes, including the 400-hour Practicum in Crime and Intelligence Analysis, to be eligible for the certificate. After completing all certificate requirements and classes, students need to complete a request for certificate form online at http://extension.fullerton.edu/ProfessionalDevelopment/Certificate-Request to initiate the processing for the certificate. Certificates are not processed without submission of this form.
CSUF Credit Classes That Meet Certificate Prerequisite Requirements
Students may enroll in the degree credit classes listed below, if needed, through Open University enrollment in Extended Education. Please consult the university's class schedule for information about the schedule and availability of these classes for the current semester. Open University registration forms are available through the Extended Education Registration Office.
Foundations of Criminal Justice CRJU 300 (3 Units)
AND
Criminal Law: Substantive CRJU 310A (3 Units)
Holly Carver
Crime Analyst, Costa Mesa Police Department
Christine L Gardiner
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Division of Politics, Administration and Justice, California State University, Fullerton
Wendy Harn
Assistant Director, Crime Analysis Program, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Paul Hower
Crime Analyst, La Habra Police Department
Kari A Knutson Miller
AVP, International Programs; Dean, University Extended Education
California State University, Fullerton
Danielle M Martell
Crime Analyst Supervisor, Anaheim Police Department
Tamara Otley
Crime Analyst, Fullerton Police Department
Denelle C Pankratz
Program Manager, University Extended Education, Cal State University, Fullerton
Shelly Wang
Manager, Program Development, University Extended Education, California State University, Fullerton
Richard Weintraub
Training Administrator/Director, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Jason G Weiss
Laboratory Direction, Orange County Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
Elizabeth J Yee
Crime Analyst, Westminster Police Department
Program Details
Location: Online-Live, 2-3 times weekly Length: 12-18 months Cost: $4,275* Next Start: February 2023
107,890Number of Jobs, 2021
$90,370Median Pay per year, 2021
3%Job Growth, 2021-2031
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