Crime and Intelligence Analysis, M.A.

Major Code: 5660

The master’s degree in Crime and Intelligence Analysis is designed to offer students a foundation of comparative studies, statistical analysis and technological courses that have an emphasis on information/intelligence evaluation and reporting. The classes present both a theoretical and practical approach to develop general tools of research, writing and analysis. A selection of elective courses allow students to investigate particular areas of interest and the interdisciplinary nature of the electives provide additional skill sets necessary for developing a global perspective.

Contacts

Graduate Advisor: Dr. Chunghyeon Seo
Email: cseo@uco.edu
Office: COM 115B
Phone: 405 - 974 - 5617

Admission Requirements

Submit the following items to:

Jackson College of Graduate Studies

100 N. University Drive, NUC 404
Edmond, OK 73034

Online application for admission (www.uco.edu/graduate/).
Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All transcripts must be from accredited institutions.
Undergraduate transcripts must show a minimum of six undergraduate hours with an earned grade of “C” or higher as follows: CJ 4113 Research Methods in Criminal Justice or CJ 4043 Intro to Criminal Justice Statistics and SOC 3633 Criminology OR CJ 3633 Criminology.
To be admitted, students must meet at least one of the following criteria.
- A 2.75 GPA overall or 3.00 GPA in the last 60 hours attempted.
- A GRE minimum score of 150 Verbal and 145 Quantitative and a 5 or better on the writing exam of the GRE.
- Possess a master’s degree from an accredited university/college with an overall GPA of 3.00.
A two-page statement of purpose for obtaining this degree and a writing sample as directed by the graduate program advisor.
One letter of recommendation from an academic professional. Letters of recommendation are requested through the online application portal.
Students with a native language other than English must submit evidence of English language proficiency. See Admission to Graduate Studies - English Language Proficiency.

*Students falling below these standards may qualify for conditional admission. See Admission to Graduate Studies .

Other Requirements

Plan of Study. Each student must file a plan of study with his/ her graduate program advisor and the Jackson College of Graduate Studies (JCGS) by the end of the first semester of graduate work. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and the graduate program advisor before it can be considered official.
Academic Standards. Meet the following coursework standards:
- Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- No more than six hours of “C”.
- No more than six advisor-approved hours from traditional correspondence courses.
Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by the advertised deadline.

Graduation Requirements

Required Courses: 21 Hours

Guided Electives: 9 Hours

Complete six hours of any graduate level History/Geography/Political Science/Criminal Justice Electives: 6 Hours

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 36 HOURS

Accelerated Degree Pathway: BA to MA

Students accepted to the undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice:

Police may apply to take up to nine hours of approved 5000-level Criminal Justice courses during the senior year of their bachelor’s degree. The courses will count toward both the B.A. in Criminal Justice - Police and the M.A. in Crime and Intelligence Analysis. Any 5000-level course in Criminal Justice with an undergraduate counterpart may be counted with the approval of the graduate director. During the last semester of the junior year, undergraduate students with a 3.0 overall GPA may apply for admission to the Accelerated Degree Program.
Corrections and Transformative Justice may apply to take up to nine hours of approved 5000-level Criminal Justice courses during the senior year of their bachelor’s degree. The courses will count toward both the B.A. in Criminal Justice - Corrections and Transformative Justice and the M.A. in Crime and Intelligence Analysis. Any 5000-level course in Criminal Justice with an undergraduate counterpart may be counted with the approval of the graduate director. During the last semester of the junior year, undergraduate students with a 3.0 overall GPA may apply for admission to the Accelerated Degree Program.
General Criminal Justice may apply to take up to nine hours of approved 5000-level Criminal Justice courses during the senior year of their bachelor’s degree. The courses will count toward both the B.A. in Criminal Justice. General Criminal Justice and the M.A. in Crime and Intelligence Analysis. Any 5000-level course in Criminal Justice with an undergraduate counterpart may be counted with the approval of the graduate director. During the last semester of the junior year, undergraduate students with a 3.0 overall GPA may apply for admission to the Accelerated Degree Program.

Accelerated Degree Pathway (ADP) Requirements