Detective Certificate
Designed for professionals involved in crime scene investigation and command situations at critical events. Program covers theory and practice of investigation using modern technology and best practices. Students will learn fundamental principles and methods to improve work processes. All courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Up to 12 credits from the Detective Program may be applied toward the B.A. in Criminology per permission of the Department Chair.
Applicants for the Detective Certificate Program can complete the admission process on the CCSU Undergraduate Application section. Current CCSU students must seek approval from the program coordinator to take courses in the Detective Certificate program.
Certificate Requirements (12 credits)
Program Electives (12 credits from)
| CRM 480 | Death Investigations | 3 |
| CRM 481 | Sexual Assault Investigation | 3 |
| CRM 483 | Interview & Interrogation | 3 |
| CRM 485 | Financial Crime Investigation | 3 |
| CRM 482 | Police Involved Shootings & Crime Scene Investigations | 3 |
| CRM 484 | Expectation of Privacy | 3 |
| CRM 489/CJ 589 | Special Topics in Investigations | 1-3 |
Completion of 12 credits in the Detective Certificate program with a GPA of 2.0 or better
Total Credit Hours: 12