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Crime analysis is a central feature of modern criminal justice agencies. Many larger law enforcement agencies employ crime analysts who use technology and research to identify patterns in crime and criminal behavior. Crime analysts use crime reports, crime mapping, statistics, arrest reports, police calls, geographic data and other resources to identify patterns and help develop solutions to ongoing problems.
The online Departmental Certificate in Advanced Crime Analysis represents a focused study of crime mapping and analysis tools that are valued across a range of crime and justice agency settings. This online certificate program gives students hands-on experience coding, analyzing, interpreting and presenting crime data and reports, as well as extracting relevant data from multiple sources including police homicide reports, FBI databases, corrections records and survey data.
While working with the mapping software that is actually used in CCJ agencies, students will gain the technical and analytical skills needed to aid investigations, improve operations and help prevent crime.
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Advanced Crime Analysis Courses
Advanced Crime Analysis Courses
The certificate requires the completion of six courses (24 credits). A maximum of 4 applicable transfer credits from a regionally accredited institution may be applied towards the requirements of the certificate. Students must submit a CCJ Online substitution petition to seek approval for transfer credit.
You may complete the courses in any order, but note the special requirement for CCJ 336 Applied Crime Mapping. Each course must be taken for a letter grade (not pass/no pass) and completed with a grade of "C-" or higher.
CCJ 302 Forensics in Practice, CCJ 410 Forensics or 435 Crime, Grime & Fear - 4 credits
CCJ 380 Evidence-Based Justice or CCJ 380 Criminal Justice Research - 4 credits
CCJ 330U Crime Prevention and Control or CCJ 330U Crime Control Strategies - 4 credits
CCJ 335 Understanding Crime Hotspots - 4 credits
CCJ 336 Applied Crime Mapping* - 4 credits
CCJ 340 Crime Analysis - 4 credits
View course descriptions & annual academic calendar here.
*Special Requirement for CCJ 336 Applied Crime Mapping
*Special Requirement for CCJ 336 Applied Crime Mapping
To register for CCJ 336 Applied Crime Mapping, you must receive permission by first completing the QGIS Installation Module. Because the QGIS software is necessary to participate, students will be required to successfully install the software on their Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac computer before being allowed to register (Chromebooks are not acceptable). The software installation requires multiple steps. You will be guided through those steps via a QGIS Installation Module in Canvas.
There is no cost for the QGIS Installation Module or the QGIS software. QGIS is available to interested students each Winter term in advance of the Spring class. Click here to begin the process: QGIS Installation Module.
Q: Why does CCJ Online require completion of the QGIS Installation Module before granting registration permission for CCJ 336 Applied Crime Mapping?
A: To be sure that any technical issues are eliminated and you are fully prepared to start working in the software on the first day of class.
To complete the certificate, you will need specific hardware and software. View the Online Learning System Requirements for CCJ Online Degree and Certificate Programs (PDF).
Certificate Completion
Certificate Completion
When you have successfully completed all six courses, you must submit this certificate application. There is no deadline or fee for this application. Once your application has been received and certificate completion verified, you will receive your certificate of completion in the mail within one academic term. You'll receive an email when it's on its way to you.
Advanced Crime Analysis is a departmental-level certificate issued by the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice. The certificate credential does not appear on PSU student records; the courses do. The CCJ Online program maintains records of departmental certificate completion and can provide official verification upon request.
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