Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certificate Program

 

This program introduces students to the field of crime analysis, including five steps in the data analysis process: data collection, collation, analysis, dissemination, and feedback/evaluation. Learners will be introduced to sources of criminal justice information and an understanding of how to collect general and specific crime data; create data tracking matrices; use data to determine the emergence of new crime problems; and prepare basic charts, graphs, and crime and intelligence analysis reports. Students will also learn techniques to properly communicate findings to law enforcement agencies.

This program will help prepare students for internships and entry-level positions in both the public and private sectors. Courses within this program meet law enforcement analyst training standards as established by the International Association of Crime Analysts and the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts. The curriculum integrates hands-on exercises, practical applications, and experiences that closely mimic law enforcement settings. It will provide students with a toolbox of strategies, skill sets, experiences, and sample products that will allow them to hit the ground running at an investigative agency. These include an introduction to standard law enforcement software programs that aid in crime-solving, linking crimes together, knowledge of criminal behavior, and problem-solving methods.

Classes are taught by a cadre of experienced crime analysts, supervising crime analysts, criminal justice professors, and other law enforcement professionals knowledgeable in the fields of crime analysis, policing, and criminology. Many instructors are also part of the in MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú's Crime and Intelligence Analysis Core Course and the Real Time Crime Centers course. The curriculum of this program is modeled after these courses, offering comparable learning experiences for those pursuing a career in law enforcement.

We strongly recommend enrolling in the Excel for Crime Analysts program before starting the Crime and Intelligence Analysis program to ensure you have the necessary Excel expertise to excel in your studies and future career. The specialized Excel skills you learn are also valuable for analysis in various other fields.

This program is ideal for:

  • Law enforcement employees (both sworn and professional staff) who want to leverage data or assist in investigations.
  • Those looking for a career in law enforcement (not including peace officers).
  • Those looking for Crime and Intelligence Analysis positions in the private sector.

 

Topics

The following topics are required for the completion of the Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certificate program.

Module 1: Intro and Overview of Crime Analysis

Module 2: Crime Analysis Applications

Module 3: Criminal Investigative Analysis

Module 4: Research, Statistics, and Reporting

Module 5: Criminal Intelligence Analysis

Module 6: Social Media for the Crime Analyst

Module 7: Crime Mapping and Spatial Analysis

Module 8: Crime Analyst Reality

Module 9: Crime Analysis Practicum

Module 10: Career Preparation and Expectations

 

Schedule and Attendance

This is a 208-hour hybrid course with synchronous online meetings via Zoom and in-person sessions on Saturdays.

Online meetings: Two 3-hour synchronous Zoom lectures, plus 2 hours of asynchronous work, held each week (schedule will vary by instructor)

In-Person Meetings: 8-hour sessions on Saturdays at MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú.

 

Tuition

Tuition for this program is $4,500. No shows or failure to cancel your enrollment will result in a forfeit of your full tuition. All cancellation requests must be made in writing. If you must withdraw from the course partway through the semester, a $50 administration fee will be assessed for each remaining module.

 

Registration

To register for this certificate program, please contact the Center for Criminal Justice at 562-984-4940 or at chhs-ccj@csulb.edu.

Fall 2026 

Dates for the Fall 2026 semester have not been released. Please check back for more information on the next offering or email chhs-ccj@csulb.edu.

 

Pilot Program

We are piloting a small, online version of the Crime and Intelligence Analysis program that will run concurrently with the hybrid format. This online pilot is currently restricted to those working in law enforcement AND to those living and working outside of the travel region.

If you fit the above criteria and are interested in being considered for this online cohort, please email the CJ Center with the following information:

  • First and Last Name
  • Agency Name
  • Current Job Title
  • Work Email address
  • City you live in
  • Zip Code
  • Phone Number

 

Can I attend half of the modules this semester and half of them next semester?

No. You must attend all 10 modules in one semester. If you miss a module due to an emergency, we will try to help you make it up the following semester.

Do you offer financial aid?

There is no financial aid available for this course.

Do I need to be a MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú student in order to register?

No, this course is not limited to Cal State Long Beach students.

I work at a law enforcement agency - can I take this course?

Registration is open to anyone, however if you are already employed by a law enforcement agency you are eligible to attend our Crime and Intelligence Analysis Core Course. You will not earn POST credit for this certificate course, only for the POST-certified course. You must have approval from your department to register for the POST course.

How often do you run this course?

We run this course every Spring and Fall semester. 

Does this course make me a Crime Analyst?

This course gives you hands-on, real-world experience to aid you in acquiring a position as an active Crime Analyst.

Is this certificate a requirement to apply to job openings?

Not necessarily. Each job posting will have slightly varied requirements, however this course will provide experience that interviewers are looking for in a candidate.

Will I be assigned to an internship once I complete this program?

We do not guarantee internship or job placement, but all of our instructors are active employees in the field of Crime Analysis and may notify you of openings if they think you would be a good fit.

 

If you have questions, please contact the Center for Criminal Justice Research and Training at 562-985-4940 or chhs-ccj@csulb.edu.

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