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Crime Analysis and Mapping

Students in the Undergraduate Certificate in Crime Analysis and Mapping program learn about the criminal justice system, crime analysis, GIS and mapping, and geospatial analysis.

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Degree
  • Undergraduate Certificate
Location
  • Online
  • Huntsville
Type of Instruction
  • Face to Face
  • Online
Length

12 Credit Hours

Undergraduate Certificate in Crime Analysis and Mapping

The Undergraduate Certificate in Crime Analysis and Mapping is a multi-disciplinary program where students learn about the criminal justice system while honing analytical skills.

Students take courses in the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology and Environmental & Geosciences, designed to provide students with marketable career skills including:

  • Crime Analysis
  • Geospatial Technology
  • Analyzing and Mapping Criminal Justice-Related Data
Who is the undergraduate certificate for?

Current students have an opportunity to gain a valuable certificate upon completion of the courses.

When Is This Program Available?

Fall, Spring, Summer

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Analyze, Map, and Solve Crime

Gain practical skills in crime analysis, geospatial mapping, and data interpretation to better understand and address community crime patterns.

  • Hands On GIS Training

    Develop real-world experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping software to visualize and analyze crime data, supporting data-driven decision-making in law enforcement and research.

  • Career-Ready Skills

    Enhance your résumé with a 12-hour certificate designed for students and professionals pursuing roles in law enforcement, intelligence, data analysis, or community planning.

  • Interdisciplinary Focus

    Learn from faculty in both Criminal Justice & Criminology and Environmental & Geosciences, gaining a unique blend of analytical, spatial, and investigative skills valued across public safety fields.

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Find Your Future Career

Graduates pursue careers as crime analysts, intelligence analysts, GIS specialists, public safety analysts, law enforcement data technicians, urban planning assistants, and more.

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Expert Faculty to Advise You

Our faculty have extensive experience in the field and are committed to your success.

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