Criminal Justice - Crime Analysis, B.S.

Program Description

The crime analysis specialty has been designed to meet the growing need for professionals who are capable of analyzing crime and intelligence data. The curriculum  blends criminological theory with the use of computer software and analytical techniques to explore methods of predicting, preventing, and controlling crime.
In the curriculum below, notice the many classes that emphasize understanding of psychology and sociology. These courses, based on an understanding the way people think and act, will help you achieve a high-level understanding of the fundamental causes of crime and how communities can protect themselves from its effects.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the crime analysis program will be qualified to be either sworn law enforcement personnel or civilian employees in a wide variety of agencies. They will have the skills to gather, analyze, and disseminate data to solve criminal justice problems.

Required Courses

Semester 1
CJ 1100	Intro. to Criminal Justice System	3
ENG 1250	English Composition I	3
MIS 1300	Software Tools	3
MA 1000	Intro. to College Mathematics	3
BA 1200	Foundations of Business	3
IIT 1000	Freshman Seminar	0
		15
Semester 2
CJ 2300	Substantive Criminal Law	3
CJ 2100	The Police in America	3
ENG 1270	English Composition II	3
IIT 1270	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	3
MA 1025	Mathematical Problem Solving	3
IIT 2000	Pre-Internship Seminar	0
		15
Semester 3
CJ 2200	Corrections in America	3
CJ 2400	Understanding Procedural Law	3
PSY 1700	Introduction to Psychology	3
BA 2010	Principles of Management	3
SS 2800	Introduction To Sociology	3
		15
Semester 4
CJ 3200	Understanding Criminal Behavior	3
CJ 3400	Criminal Courts & Courtroom Demeanor	3
ENG 2320	Professional Communication	3
SS 2810	Social Problems	3
MA 2025	Statistical Problem Solving	3
		15
Semester 5
CJ 3100	A System of Juvenile Justice	3
CJ 3600	Basics of Criminal Investigation	3
SS 2200 / SS 2210	Macro/Microeconomics	3
BA 2700	Organizational Behavior	3
HUM 2000	Introduction to Humanities	3
		15
Semester 6
CJ 3500	Applied Research Methods	3
CJ 4400	Fundamentals of Crime Analysis	3
PSY 2000	Understanding Diversity	3
BA 3710	Leadership	3
Elective	(Psychology)	3
		15
Semester 7
CJ 4500	Crime Mapping/Spatial Analysis	3
PSY 3760	Abnormal Psychology	3
Elective	(Humanities)	3
Elective	(Approved)	3
Elective	(Approved)	3
Elective	(Approved)	3
		18
Semester 8
CJ 4600	Crime Prevention/Environ. Design	3
HUM 3710	Ethics	3
Elective	(Psychology)	3
Elective	(Approved)	3
Elective	(Approved)	3
		15
	:Total Credits Required	123