The Bachelor of Science degree at Akron in Criminal Intelligence Analysis prepares students for analytical and research positions in policing, homeland security, legal, and private sector organizations. The curriculum is a combination of the social science theory and methods, analytical techniques, and computer and geographic sciences courses that are necessary for career entry and development as crime and intelligence analysts or allied fields. The University of Akron is the only state institution in Ohio training aspiring criminal intelligence analysts. Our students focus on analytical and technical courses with a curriculum that provides them with a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge and applied skills for work in contemporary criminal justice agencies. Our criminal intelligence analysis majors take a broad core of courses, in addition to specifically focused analytical courses: Sociology, Political science, Criminal justice technology, Geographic and land information systems, Computer information systems, and Geography and planning. Our location in Akron makes it convenient for you to get your foot in the door of real criminal justice agencies while you're earning your degree. There is a high concentration of criminal justice agencies near campus where many students have had success working and interning while earning their degree. We are the only university in Ohio to offer you a Criminal Intelligence Analysis bachelor's degree. Analysts are on the front line in the fight against crime and terrorism. You'll learn how to use data and information to help prevent and solve crimes and security problems. You will take a wide range of courses and learn from professors in multiple subjects: Political Science, Sociology, and Criminal Justice.
Career Path
Graduate career path includes Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Crime Data Analyst, Cybercrime Intelligence Analyst, Investigative Analyst (Police/Detective Units), Counterterrorism Intelligence Analyst, Homeland Security Analyst, Fraud Investigator (Financial/Corporate), Threat Assessment Specialist, Border Security Intelligence Officer, Strategic Intelligence Analyst (National Security), Tactical Intelligence Analyst (Law Enforcement Operations), Correctional Intelligence Analyst, Drug Enforcement Intelligence Analyst, Gang Intelligence Specialist, Financial Crimes Analyst, Emergency Management Intelligence Officer, Forensic Data Analyst,Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Specialist, Risk & Security Analyst.
