Crime and Intelligence Analysis Degree Concentration Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree with a concentration in Crime and Intelligence Analysis offers a comprehensive, practice-based education covering law enforcement, corrections, the court system, and private security in the United States. This program equips students with the skills needed to address crime and other threats to community and national security. By integrating theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, students are prepared to identify, analyze, and mitigate various security threats, ensuring the safety and stability of society.
The Crime and Intelligence Analysis concentration focuses on blending technology with criminal justice to predict, prevent, and solve crimes. This concentration provides students with extensive training in homeland security, intelligence, and digital forensics. This program incorporates intelligence theory, investigative philosophy, and collaborative decision-making processes, preparing graduates to make a significant impact in the field of public safety.
Through ECPI University’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can earn a bachelor’s degree in just 2.5 years.
Knowledge and Skills
Graduates should grow in the following areas:
Criminal Justice Fundamentals: Understand the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
Intelligence & Data Analysis: Apply intelligence techniques and use technology to analyze threats and crime trends.
On-campus learning provides an immersive, in-person setting with small class sizes. Build skills through hands-on labs, simulations, and discussions while connecting directly with instructors and classmates.
Online
Online learning offers a flexible format that lets you complete coursework on your own time. Access lectures, course materials, labs, and simulations online while collaborating through virtual discussions.
Hybrid
Hybrid learning combines multiple formats for greater flexibility. Depending on your course, learn on campus, attend live virtual classes, or complete coursework online outside of scheduled classes.
Crime and Intelligence Analysis Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Crime and Intelligence Analysis
Featured Courses
Drugs and CrimeCJ115
This course examines the sociological and psychological explanations of drug-using behavior, the relationship between drug abuse and crime, and methods for the criminal justice practitioner to interact with a drug using offender.
Digital Forensic AnalysisCJ310
This course will address the legal and technical aspects of seizing and analyzing electronic evidence, including laptops, desktops and mobile devices.
Program Requirements
To receive the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree, students must earn 121 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 8 semesters, which is equivalent to 30 months or 120 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows:
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
