Criminal Investigative Analysis

This 12-week online course examines criminal investigative analysis and criminal profiling, with a focus on the factors that influence serious violent offenders and their behavior.

Students will explore the history and methods of criminal investigative analysis, learn how to assess crime scenes for offender behaviors and characteristics, and apply critical thinking, science, and logical reasoning to case studies involving MO, signature, crime scene behavior, and crime linkage.

Instructor: Gwen Udell

At a Glance

Upcoming Sessions

Select the session that works best for your schedule. Once a session has passed or is already in progress, registration is disabled.

Note: availability labels are updated manually as seats fill. For the most accurate information, refer to the registration form. If a class does not appear on the form, it should be treated as sold out.

Class Format

This course is an intermediate-level class. Students are suggested to have a basic understanding of analytical skills and/or 2-3 years of experience.

Students should expect a time commitment of 3-5 hours per week to gain a passing grade. The course is graded as pass/fail. This class follows a weekly-structured online format, meaning the class advances through each topic together week by week.

Students can log in whenever it fits their schedule, and there are no live sessions. Participation throughout the course is required for a passing grade. As a rule, bulk submissions during the last week of class are not accepted unless prior authorization has been granted by the instructor.

Invitations to the learning platform are sent the weekend before class begins.

Course Outline

This course is organized into 12 weekly modules that examine the theory, methods, and practical application of criminal investigative analysis and profiling.

Ready to Enroll?

Choose an upcoming session and complete your registration. If a session fills, students may contact [email protected] to ask about availability, the waitlist, or future offerings.