University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven
CT
06516
1-800 DIAL-UNH or 1-800-342-5864
| UNH offers the following 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 | |
| Criminal Justice Management Certificate | |
| This certificate focuses on the application of modern management principles and practices to the field of criminal justice. | |
| Required courses | |
| CJ 512 | Research Project |
| CJ 556 | Problem-Oriented Policing |
| CJ 558 | Leadership Issues in Policing |
| CJ 540* | Computer Applications in Research and Program Evaluation |
| CJ 541* | Problem Solving: Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation |
| *Only one course is necessary for completion | |
| 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 |