Certificates

UNH offers the following six certificate programs:
 
Crime Analysis Certificate
This certificate focuses on the analysis of crime and criminal behavior. Geographic information systems and computer-assisted statistical packages are used to assist in the study of crime analysis. All students are required to take 21 credits, including the courses listed below.
Required courses
CJ 498 Research Project
CJ 555 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
CJ 556 Problem-Oriented Policing
CJ 557 Crime Mapping and Analysis
EN 540 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
Plus one Crimimnal Justice elective
Plus one Environmental Science elective
 
Forensic Computer Investigation Certificate
This certificate is designed for professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in forensic computer investigation. Courses will be selected with the adviser to best satisfy the student's professional interests.
Required Courses
CJ 520 Computer Crime: Legal Issues and Investigative Procedures
CJ 524 Network Security, Data Protection and Telecommunications
Plus two of the following, with approval of adviser:
CJ 201 Principles of Criminal Investigation
CJ 217 Criminal Procedure I
CJ 218 Criminal Procedure II
CJ 415 Crime Scene Investigation and Pattern Evidence
CJ 420 Advanced Investigative Techniques
CJ 450 Special Topics
CJ 498 Research Project
CJ 522 Computers, Technology, and Criminal Justice Information Management Systems
CJ 523 Internet Vulnerabilities and Criminal Activity
 
Information Protection and Security Certificate
This certificate prepares individuals for the responsibilities of protecting their agency or corporate information systems. The program covers the basics of information systems security as well as legal issues and cyber-response strategies. Computer gaming simulations as well as online attack and defense techniques are used for student assignments. A selection of these certificate courses is offered online, with instruction delivered over the Internet. Appropriate computer competency is assumed as prerequisite to these courses.
Required Courses
CJ 625 Information Systems Threats, Attacks, and Defense
CJ 626 Firewall and Secure Enterprise Computing
Plus two of the following, subject to approval of the adviser:
CJ 602 Computers, Technology, and National Security Information Management Systems
CJ 604 Network Security, Data Protection, and Telecommunications
CJ 608 Law and Evidence
CJ 627 Internet Investigations and Audit-Based Computer Forensics
CJ 628 Computer Viruses and Malicious Code
CJ 629 Practical Issues in Cryptography
CJ 651 Criminal Procedure
 
Law Enforcement Science Certificate
This certificate provides the fundamentals of criminal investigation techniques and procedures, particularly for those involved in or planning to enter investigative positions in law enforcement agencies in both the private and public sectors. All students are required to take 18 credits including the courses listed below.
Required Courses
CJ 201 Principles of Criminal Investigation
CJ 215 Introduction to Forensic Science
CJ 227 Fingerprints with Laboratory
CJ 303 Forensic Science Laboratory
CJ 415 Crime Scene Investigation and Pattern Evidence
Plus one CJ elective
 
Private Security
This certificate is a concentrated program of study in management security systems for private business and industry. All students are required to take 18 credits, including the courses listed below.
Required Courses
CJ 105 Introduction to Security
CJ 203 Security Administration
CJ 226 Industrial Security
CJ 410 Legal Issues in Private Security
FS 204 Fire Investigation I
SH 100 Safety Organization and Management
 
Victim Services Administration
Students matriculated in other concentration areas, as well as non-matriculated students, may elect to take the five courses listed below to earn a certificate in victim services administration. Although internships are not required of certificate students, an internship experience is strongly encouraged and will be facilitated at the student's request.
Required Courses
CJ 210 Ethnic and Gender Issues in Criminal Justice
CJ 221 Juvenile Justice System
CJ 315 Domestic Violence
CJ 411 Victimology
CJ 413 Victim Law and Service Administration
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