Evidence-Based Policing and Reform Graduate Certificate

CJ 682: Introduction to Evidence-Based Policing and Reform

Provides students an overview of evidence-based policing and reform with a focus on the evidence-based movement as a scientific and social method. The goals of this course are to provide learners with a foundational knowledge about various evidence-based strategies and tactics in policing and the relevant theoretical perspectives that inform these evidence-based strategies and tactics.

CJ 683: Innovation and Reform in Policing

An in-depth examination of innovative approaches, practices, and strategies in policing as well as an evaluation of their effectiveness. The goals of this course are to recognize and appreciate areas for innovation and reform in the field of policing with attention to
evidence-based best practices.

CJ 684: Police and Community Partnerships

Explore the relationships between the police and the community from a historical perspective and traces the evolution of police-community relations up to the current landscape. The goals of this course are for learners to develop an understanding of the history of police-community relations and to become aware of more recent efforts and strategies for the police to effectively engage with communities they serve to improve public safety and increase perceptions of legitimacy and procedural justice.

CJ 688: Police Technology and Policy

Review the technological advancements in policing and on assessing the utilization and effectiveness of these technological advancements. The goals of this course are for students to familiarize themselves with the types of technology that have and are being used in policing, what works and what doesn’t, and how the implementation of these technological advancements accompanies and/or impact policy.

1. Applicants must hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited institution and intend to participate in courses leading to a graduate certificate.
2. Quality of the applicant’s academic record, as evidenced by cumulative grade point average. At least a 3.0 or equivalent grade point average on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
3. In lieu of the GRE, we require the submission of a professional writing sample of your recent written work that best showcases your skills as a writer and critical thinker. Writing samples should be in English and no more than 10 double-spaced pages in length. There are no specific formatting requirements. This could be a term paper, professional report, policy brief, or any other document that demonstrates writing and analytic skills.
4. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documentation

The admissions committee will also consider optional submitted material such as a statement of interest in the Graduate Certificate program (250-500 words) and/or documentation of professional accomplishments.

The Evidence-Based Policing & Reform graduate certificate program requires official score reports for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) before admitting an applicant whose primary language is not English. For further details on the English language requirement, please see the OGE – Office of International Programs English proficiency requirements. 

Program Start Dates

Students can choose from five different start dates in 2023:

• January 23
• March 28
• May 30
• August 21
• October 18

The current tuition cost for one graduate semester hour is $514 + $75 fee for online programs. The total estimated tuition and online fees for completing the certificate in one regular semester is $5,526 and does not include application and capital improvement fees. 

The estimate is based on the most recent Fall and Spring full-time enrollment status tuition and fee information and is subject to change. Students completing the certificate during multiple regular semesters should expect the above estimate to increase.

Please contact us to inquire about a personalized cost estimate based on your individual plans on completing the EBPR certificate.