Crime Analysis, MS
Do you have a passion for solving complex problems, making data-driven decisions and serving your community? Criminal justice agencies worldwide are increasing their reliance on professionals who can help identify and analyze patterns and trends in crime and disorder. Amplify your career with one of the nation's top-ranked programs.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
The Master of Science program in crime analysis is focused on crime analysis as a field, applicable to all levels of government --- federal, state and local --- and to positions in private sector organizations with functional and operational activities related to crime analysis.
You study topics relating to the current principles of crime analysis, crime mapping and advanced statistical tools in crime analysis.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours - course-based master's, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (CRJ 593)
COURSE-BASED OPTION Required Core (21 credit hours) Criminal Justice System Elective (3 credit hours) Crime Analysis Elective (6 credit hours) OPTION WITH A CULMINATING EXPERIENCE Required Core (21 credit hours) Criminal Justice System Elective (3 credit hours) Crime Analysis Electives (3 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Working analysts who may already have professional experience doing projects and final reports may find the culminating project experience less valuable and may want to choose the course-based option to maximize their exposure to different crime analysis topics through additional coursework. This allows for added knowledge and skills in areas relevant to crime analysis practice. Working justice professionals who are not considering pursuing future education or research-related roles may find the course-based option more appropriate for their professional goals.
CRJ 506 Seminar in Crime Analysis (3)
CRJ 507 Social Network Analysis (3)
CRJ 508 Advanced Seminar in Crime Analysis (3)
CRJ 509 Data Management (3)
CRJ 510 Criminal Justice Planning and Program Evaluation (3)
CRJ 511 Applied Data Analysis in Criminal Justice (3)
CRJ 531 Crime Mapping (3)
CRJ coursework (3)
CRJ 541 Open-source Data Wrangling and Visualization for Crime Analysts (3)
CRJ 542 Topics in Tactical Crime Analysis (3)
CRJ 506 Seminar in Crime Analysis (3)
CRJ 507 Social Network Analysis (3)
CRJ 508 Advanced Seminar in Crime Analysis (3)
CRJ 509 Data Management (3)
CRJ 510 Criminal Justice Planning and Program Evaluation (3)
CRJ 511 Applied Data Analysis in Criminal Justice (3)
CRJ 531 Crime Mapping (3)
CRJ coursework (3)
CRJ 541 Open-source Data Wrangling and Visualization for Crime Analysts (3)
CRJ 542 Topics in Tactical Crime Analysis (3)
CRJ 593 Applied Project (3)
This program offers a course-based master's option. Students interested in future graduate-level work (including a Doctor of Criminal Justice degree) or other professional degrees should consider the applied project culminating experience option. Students interested in pursuing research-related careers or working at organizations where completing the applied project could be a valuable experience should also consider taking CRJ 593. Students who are not currently working in the crime analysis field but are interested in positions in crime analysis may also find the culminating experience option useful for generating a final product that could be included in a portfolio of application materials to demonstrate competency and expertise in the field.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Demonstrate the essential qualifications for employment in crime analysis and related occupations by critically applying theories of crime and place in relation to the whole of criminological theory.
- Use the fundamental methods and technologies required to produce valid and reliable crime analysis information of utility to policymakers and practitioners.
- Communicate the results of crime analysis orally and in writing.
Demonstrate the essential qualifications for employment in crime analysis and related occupations by critically applying theories of crime and place in relation to the whole of criminological theory. Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in criminology and criminal justice or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information Students with an undergraduate GPA under 3.00 may be permitted to enroll in up to 12 credit hours on a probationary basis. Those who maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher are considered for regular admission.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates of this program should expect to find employment within government agencies, such as local law enforcement; the Department of Homeland Security, which comprises several agencies, including the Secret Service, Coast Guard, and Customs and Border Protection; adult and juvenile probation; the courts; corrections agencies and prosecutor's offices. Personnel in this field work at the local, state or federal level to implement and maintain public and national safety. Some crime analysts also work for private organizations that deal with emergency response, law enforcement and information technology. There is also a growing demand for crime analysts in Latin America and the Caribbean in particular, with nations seeking platforms for educating and training future and current crime analysts.
Job titles for this career path include:
- crime data analyst
- criminal information analyst
- head of crime analysis
- intelligence analyst
- investigative analyst
- police crime analyst
- strategic data analyst
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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UCENT 600
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602-496-0915
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Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
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