Criminal Investigation Certificate

Program description

Criminal investigators require a specialized combination of knowledge, which includes a foundation in basic investigative tools and techniques, an understanding of forensic science, and knowledge regarding criminal psychology. The Graduate Certificate in Criminal Investigation prepares the student for an investigatory role with 12 credit hours of graduate coursework covering these three key areas.

Admission criteria

To be considered for the program, a prospective student must meet the admission requirements for a Graduate Certificate at Missouri State University.

Required courses - Credit Hours: 12

CRM 614, CRM 636, and CRM 682 may be taught concurrently with CRM 314, CRM 336, and CRM 382 respectively. Cannot receive credit for both CRM 614 and CRM 314, CRM 636 and CRM 336, or CRM 682 and CRM 382.

One course from:

CRM 796 Independent Study in Criminology and Criminal Justice topic must be related to criminal investigation and approved by Criminal Investigation Certificate Coordinator.

Completion requirements

Students must meet program and certificate completion requirements set forth by Missouri State University’s Graduate College.