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Criminal Justice, Crime Analytics Concentration, B.A.

Program Overview

The concentration in Crime Analytics gives you the skills to conduct research using cutting-edge technologies and revolutionizing how we study crime and criminal behaviors. Through the Crime Analytics curriculum, you will develop a portfolio of skills that can be shown to employers at police departments, research firms, governmental and non-governmental agencies, setting yourself apart from your peers. You don’t have to be an expert in math or statistics, but you should be curious, eager, and willing to learn new technologies. You’ll learn industry-leading software like R and RStudio, SAS, Stata, Tableau, and GIS, and prepare yourself for exciting career opportunities in crime analysis, data analysis, and quantitative research. 

Program Contact

Sue Hodge, M.S.

Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Coordinator

sshodge@charlotte.edu

Criminal Justice Honors Program

Want to take your education to the next level? Eligible students can apply for the Criminal Justice Honors Program and enroll in special courses to graduate with honors.

Criminal Justice, Crime Analytics Concentration, B.A. at a Glance

To complete the Crime Analytics Concentration, students must successfully complete four (4) of the Crime Analytics Courses in addition to 16 hours of required courses: CJUS 1511, 2340, 2370, and 1200 – as well as Statistics 1222 or 1221 or 1220 – plus one Engagement Across Perspectives course, and 12 hours of CJUS electives.

Delivery
Online, On-Campus
Credit Hours
120 Credit Hours in degree with 40 Credit Hours in major with 12 hours of required Crime Analytics courses

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Accelerated Path to a Master’s

Qualified students can begin graduate coursework while completing their undergraduate degree through our Early Entry Program. This option lets you save time and tuition as you move seamlessly from your bachelor’s to a master’s program.