Central to Gathering the Facts.
This is a for-credit undergraduate certificate program with courses taught by experts in police investigations. Students complete any 4 designated courses (12 credits): CRM 480 Death Investigations, CRM 481 Sexual Assault Investigations, CRM 482 Police Involved Shootings and Crime Scene Analysis, CRM 483 Interview and Interrogation, CRM 484 Expectation of Privacy, and CRM 485 Financial Crime Investigations. Central’s Detective Certificate provides investigators with in-depth knowledge, skills, and theoretical perspectives that can assist in the application of their role as an investigator. Courses are designed for criminal investigators at all levels and ranks.
The Connecticut State Detective Methodology Program Advisory Board endorses this program and is an integral part of the development and ongoing assessment of classes. The classes in the program can be applied toward Central’s BA in Criminology.
Program Features
- Starts every January and August
- 12-credit program
- Attend part-time
- Evening classes
- HyFlex format
- Local and State Police attending the courses may be eligible for POST credit
- Taught by leading subject matter experts
- Scholarships are available through the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Free on-campus child care available
This certificate is endorsed by the Connecticut Advisory Board consisting of:
- State Attorney’s Office
- Local police chiefs
- Department Emergency Services and Public Protection
- Connecticut State Police Major Crime Unit
- Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POST)
- Connecticut Forensic Lab
- Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Requirements for admission:
New Students:
- Submit an online application
- Completion of the Basic Detective Certification course
- High school transcripts
- Non-refundable application fee
Current Central students:
- Complete survey
- Interview with Program Coordinator
- GPA of 3.0 or better