Graduate Certificate in Crime Analysis

The graduate certificate in Crime Analysis provides students with practical skills and theoretical insight into understanding crime patterns. It also exposes students to the ethical issues surrounding data management and analysis and includes courses aimed at providing students with a marketable skill set.

You must apply to obtain the certificate, which is awarded upon successful completion of 12 credit hours earned in courses.  Students may apply credit hours earned in this certificate program toward the M.S. in Criminal Justice program.  Requests for related classes and substitutions may be approved at the discretion of the Graduate Program Director.  Up to 6 hours of post-baccalaureate status may be applied to the certificate with the approval of the Graduate Program Director.  All coursework applied to a certificate must be completed within 5 years.

Required Courses (6 credit hours)

Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Select two of the following:

Grade Requirements

Students must earn a B or above in all courses toward the certificate.

Admission Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body
  • Application to the Graduate Admissions portal accompanied by the application fee in effect
  • A GPA of at least 2.75
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Statement of purpose

Applying for the Certificate

You can apply for the certificate through the Graduate School website at: https://gradapp.charlotte.edu/apply/

Important Note: Graduate classes can “double-count” for both a certificate and a Master’s degree.  However, if you choose to pursue more than one graduate certificate, these classes cannot “triple” count.   If you have already taken master’s courses that you would like to count for your certificate, you will need to submit an academic petition to have it double-count (program requirement petition).