School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Criminal Investigation Graduate Certificate

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How crime is solved

Leads and tips. Evidence gathering. Psychology.

All three are vital parts of criminal investigation. This certificate shows you the best ways to piece together the "who, how and why" of crime.

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Apply to this program through a central application: GradCAS. Review the sections above before you begin.

Possible career paths

  • Courts
  • Forensics labs
  • Federal or government agencies
  • Law enforcement
  • Legal offices

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