Overview

This certificate can be completed fully online, and the 12 credit hours can carry over and apply to our MS in Forensic Sciences degree, if students choose to continue into that program. This certificate will provide the necessary skills for individuals employed in law enforcement, policymaking, private security, etc. to conduct Crime Analysis that will shape policies and support the work they do in their fields. Each course will cover material within the Law Enforcement Analyst – Foundation (LEAF) exam.

Coursework

Description: Graduate Certificate in Forensic Crime Analysis (12 credit hours):

Required:

• FRNS 5553 Introduction to Forensic Crime Analysis
• FRNS 5563 Theories in Forensic Crime Analysis
• FRNS 5573 Policing Strategies in Forensic Crime Analysis
• FRNS 5583 Data and Statistics in Forensic Crime Analysis

Admissions Requirements and Deadlines

Suggested application deadlines are July 1 for Fall admission and October 1 for Spring admission. Applicants are encouraged to submit application materials at least six weeks prior to the start of the semester.

GCRT Admission Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with a recommended grade point average of 3.0 or better. (Applicants graduating from schools outside the U.S. are required to submit transcripts that have been evaluated to U.S. standards.)
• Resume/CV
• Statement of Purpose to include personal career goals and how the graduate certificate will support those goals.
• Basic computer skills, equipment, and internet access are required for participation in online courses. Participants need the capacity for independent learning, access to a computer, Internet, and e-mail, as well as proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• $50.00 application fee (domestic)

Cost and Assistance

Oklahoma State University offers an affordable single rate for graduate students in online degree and certificate programs.

Cost details for in-state, online graduate students
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