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This flexible 18-credit certificate in crime and community mapping develops data mapping and analytic skills which are highly marketable in the criminal justice and social service professions. We see you not only learning the principles of criminal justice and the factors associated with criminal behavior but also collecting geographical data and evaluating it from the perspective of police and criminal justice agencies. Even better – you will work with real police department data and provide results that assist local law enforcement agencies.
We recognize that our adult students have a lot of responsibilities, so we’ve developed this certificate program to allow you to choose between traditional on-campus or online classes, giving you the flexibility you need to work on your education.
Coming to Cedar Crest with some previous credits under your belt? We see how hard you worked for your previous credits, so that’s why we’ve developed a generous transfer credit policy. Our transfer counselors will help you make sure you can finish strong.
What is crime mapping?
Crime mapping is a tool for the of crime analyst that allows them to find geographic trends on anything, from the number of home burglaries in a certain radius to the location of criminally charged persons within 20 miles of an elementary school. If there is an increase in armed robberies in a town, you will know how to map the location of the robberies and analyze the results to find patterns and aid prevention efforts.
Crime mapping is used for incident analysis, gang hazards, resource allocation, offender tracking, and parole and probation monitoring. Social service agencies and police departments need to work smarter, not harder, and these mapping skills are essential to accomplishing this.
Why earn a crime mapping certificate?
Crime mapping is a highly valued skill. Cedar Crest’s criminal justice degree is unique in that it is a behavior-based program where you learn and understand what influences criminal behavior, and, therefore, how to aid in the prevention of criminal acts. Over the past 20 years, police and criminal justice agencies have increasingly devoted attention to crime prevention and have developed mapping technology that allows them to evaluate patterns of behavior in select areas.
If you’re pursuing a degree in social service disciplines, the ability to organize and analyze geographic data has become a sought-after and essential skill. Cedar Crest students learn using ArcPro, one of the top crime mapping software products used by social service agencies. Whether your interest lies in criminal justice, social work, or psychology, crime mapping can increase your marketability and provide greater insight into crime prevention.
Is this certificate for you?
The crime mapping certificate is designed to easily fit within the schedule of any student interested in a social service discipline. Day and online classes are offered in either accelerated or traditional formats. The certificate provides the highest quality education at a pace that works for your schedule. Students who come to Cedar Crest solely for the crime mapping certificate may wish to consider continuing on to complete their bachelor’s degree. Credits from the certificate will count toward your degree.
Program Highlights
- Leading-Edge & Industry-Standard Software: In this program, you’ll learn how to use the software utilized by real-world agencies and police departments, using real police department data to provide actual results through concepts learned in class.
- Criminal Justice Institute: Our Criminal Justice Institute provides crime mapping solutions to police departments and social service agencies while giving students real-world data and scenarios.
- Highly Qualified Professors: Our professors have expertise in the criminal justice field, as well as, mapping software analysis.
- Flexible Program Options: Choose between traditional or online classes to acomodate your busy life.
- Generous Transfer Credit Policy: We’ve developed a generous transfer credit policy to help make sure you get the most out of the work you’ve completed at your previous institution. You worked hard for your previous credits, so we’ll make sure your schooling stays on track.
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Cedar Crest College collaborates with several academic institutions to provide our students with innovative pathways that help them succeed in their chosen fields.
Tuition Reduction
Tuition for adult undergraduate and BSN programs reduced beginning in the Fall 2024 semester.
Transfer Credits
We offer one of the most generous transfer credit policies in the Lehigh Valley, and our transfer scholarships make the price of your Cedar Crest education even more affordable.
Accreditation
Cedar Crest College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801
Faculty & Staff
Who’s teaching you is as important as the curriculum you choose.
Let’s put a face to some of the names you’ll be seeing on the course listings!
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- School of Adult and Graduate Education
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