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Crime Analytics Graduate Certificate

About the Crime Analytics Graduate Certificate

The Crime Analytics Certificate is a 5-course program designed to provide students with expertise in the areas of crime analysis and data management. This program provides students with expertize in the area of crime analytics and crime analysis. Students will earn a certificate in Crime Analytics, denoting advanced expertise.

Crime Analytics Program Facts

Format

In-Person

Credits Required

12

Time Commitment

1 year

Cost

2026-2027 Academic Year
$1,176 per credit

Fees

2026-2027 Academic Year
$490 per semester (full-time students)
$165 per semester (part-time students)

Apply By

Fall: March 1 (priority), June 15 (regular), August 1 (final) 

Spring: November 1 (priority), December 15 (regular), January 6 (final) 

Summer: March 1 (regular), April 1 (final)

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Application Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Crime Analytics Graduate Certificate program, applicants must hold an earned Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (4+1 students must be enrolled and in good standing in an undergraduate program.) 

Each application will be reviewed using a portfolio approach - all parts of the application will be considered, inclusive of grades and trend of grades, letters of recommendation, the letter of intent, and other information that candidates for admission may wish to submit.

1. Completed application form and $55 application fee. Once submitted, you will receive an email with your admission portal username and password.
An application fee is not required for RWU students.

2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
The Office of Graduate Admission will obtain transcripts on behalf of RWU students.

3. Letter of Intent (no more than two double-spaced pages) describing your interest in the Crime Analytics Graduate Certificate program, career goals, and how you can positively contribute to the graduate program at Roger Williams University

Once an applicant has submitted the application form they will have access to a portal to upload all supplemental materials (transcript copies, letter of intent, portfolio, resume, etc.)

Alternatively, documents can be submitted via email to gradadmit@rwu.edu. 

Any official documents that must be mailed (i.e. transcripts) should be sent directly to:
Office of Graduate Admission
1 Old Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI 02809

This program is not visa eligible and cannot be completed online.

Contact Us

Sean Varano
Address School of Justice Studies