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About the Crime Analysis Concentraton (CAC)

The Crime Analysis Concentration (CAC) is a structured educational option within the Criminal Justice Major that leads to a BS in Criminal Justice, a Certificate in Crime Analysis, and a minor in Computer Science.

 

 

For specific details on this program review the 2012 Program Guide for Crime Analysis Concentration and Crime Analysis Certificate (Requirements, Curriculum, and Core Descriptions)

 

 

This program prepares students for:

  • Employment as Crime Analysts in federal, state, or local criminal justice agencies
  • After three -years employment as crime analyst, serves as academic foundation for Certified Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA) certificate from International Association of Crime Analyst.
  • Introduces a number of technologies, techniques, and philosophies associated with the science of crime analysis
  • Students will learn to use advanced investigative software, including GIS, crime scene, and crash investigative software
  • The CAC curriculum is based on standards, recommendations, and philosophies suggested by
    1. International Association of Crime Analyst (IACA)
    2. The International Association of Chiefs of Police
    3. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security

 

 

While other coursework may be taken at the student's convenience, a cohort of approximately 20 students form each Fall term to begin a 6-course sequence of crime analysis classes that run through the academic year:

FALL TERM WINTER TERM SPRING TERM
CJ 245 CJ 341 CJ 342
CJ 426/526 CJ 428/528 CJ 429/529

This program can be completed on-campus or online.

 

For more information about the online Criminal Justice program, please click here.

 

Click here to apply to the BA/BS in Criminal Justice Program

 

 

 

Want to Learn More?

 

Advising Office

Have questions about the degree requirements? Call us at 1-800-451-5767 for advising assistance.

 

 

General Program Questions

Angela Hendrickson, Program Manager

extend@wou.edu

(503) 838-8483 or 1-800-451-5767 (V/TTY)

 

Dr. Steve Gibbons, Professor of Criminal Justice

gibbons@wou.edu

Phone: 503-838-8317 and FAX 503-838-8635

Dr. Gibbons website

 
Contact

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