Criminal Investigation, Advanced Certificate
Program Coordinator: Professor Jeff Mellow
The Advanced Certificate in Criminal Investigation Program is designed for students who wish to engage in research, become homeland security professionals at local, state or federal levels, or join U.S. agencies concerned with criminal investigation.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Constitution as it relates to criminal investigations
- Apply the rules and ethics of evidence to case studies
- Use the rules and ethics of crime scene investigation to analyze diverse examples of crime scenes.
The Advanced Certificate in Criminal Investigation is an interdisciplinary program. All courses are offered by the Master of Arts program in Criminal Justice. This is a stand-alone certificate at the post-baccalaureate level. A student may pursue the advanced certificate independent of a master’s program or while pursuing a John Jay master’s degree.
This certificate may also be completed fully online.
Requirements for the Advanced Certificate
Required Courses
| CRJ 708 | Law, Evidence and Ethics | 3 |
| CRJ 733 | The Constitution and Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 751 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
Elective Courses
Select one of the following:
| CRJ 745 | Legal Aspects of Undercover Activity | 3 |
| CRJ 753 | Investigating Cybercrime | 3 |
| CRJ 762 | Investigation of Violent Crime | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 0-12
For additional information about the Advanced Certificate Program, please contact Professor Jeff Mellow at 212.237.8035 or
jmellow@jjay.cuny.edu.