Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis
Master of Science
Master of Science
Course Delivery
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Immerse yourself in a curriculum informed by the Department of Justice with Michigan State University's online Master of Science in Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis (LEIA) program.
Throughout the 10-course program, you will work alongside subject matter experts learning to conduct ethical field research, use cutting-edge surveillance software, and leverage the intelligence cycle and critical data to make a visible impact in criminal justice.
The LEIA program was founded by Dr. David L. Carter, an internationally recognized author, expert and pioneer in the field of law enforcement intelligence. Faculty are comprised of working professionals in such areas as policing, counterterrorism, intelligence and other related fields.
By the time you graduate from the LEIA program, you will be prepared to:
In a minimum of two years, you will gain up-to-date analytical skills that are readily applicable to service in the public or private sector. As you prepare to graduate, you'll be able to explore field placement opportunities and partnerships with such organizations as the Michigan Intelligence Operations Center, the MSU Police Department, the Department of Homeland Security and more. You will also benefit from Michigan State University's wide-ranging alumni network.
CJ 802 - Proseminar in Law Enforcement Intelligence Operations (3 Credits)
CJ 811 - Design and Analysis in Criminal Justice Research (3 Credits)
CJ 837 - Intelligence Process and Counterterrorism (3 Credits)
CJ 870 - Introduction to Crime Analysis (3 Credits)
CJ 897 - Comprehensive Threat Assessment (3 Credits)
CJ 801 - Crime Causation Prevention and Control (3 Credits)
CJ 803 - Foundations in Homeland Security (3 Credits)
CJ 810 - Proseminar in Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
CJ 822 - Comparative Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
CJ 823 - Globalization of Crime (3 Credits)
CJ 838 - Issues in Terrorism (3 Credits)
CJ 839 - Analytic Thinking and Intelligence (3 Credits)
CJ 871 - Advanced Crime Analysis (3 Credits)
CJ 872 - Open Source Information Analysis (3 Credits)
GEO 802 - Geospatial Technology (3 Credits)
June 15th
October 30th
March 30th
Immerse yourself in a curriculum informed by the Department of Justice with Michigan State University's online Master of Science in Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis (LEIA) program.
Throughout the 10-course program, you will work alongside subject matter experts learning to conduct ethical field research, use cutting-edge surveillance software, and leverage the intelligence cycle and critical data to make a visible impact in criminal justice.
The LEIA program was founded by Dr. David L. Carter, an internationally recognized author, expert and pioneer in the field of law enforcement intelligence. Faculty are comprised of working professionals in such areas as policing, counterterrorism, intelligence and other related fields.
By the time you graduate from the LEIA program, you will be prepared to:
In a minimum of two years, you will gain up-to-date analytical skills that are readily applicable to service in the public or private sector. As you prepare to graduate, you'll be able to explore field placement opportunities and partnerships with such organizations as the Michigan Intelligence Operations Center, the MSU Police Department, the Department of Homeland Security and more. You will also benefit from Michigan State University's wide-ranging alumni network.
CJ 802 - Proseminar in Law Enforcement Intelligence Operations (3 Credits)
CJ 811 - Design and Analysis in Criminal Justice Research (3 Credits)
CJ 837 - Intelligence Process and Counterterrorism (3 Credits)
CJ 870 - Introduction to Crime Analysis (3 Credits)
CJ 897 - Comprehensive Threat Assessment (3 Credits)
CJ 801 - Crime Causation Prevention and Control (3 Credits)
CJ 803 - Foundations in Homeland Security (3 Credits)
CJ 810 - Proseminar in Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
CJ 822 - Comparative Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
CJ 823 - Globalization of Crime (3 Credits)
CJ 838 - Issues in Terrorism (3 Credits)
CJ 839 - Analytic Thinking and Intelligence (3 Credits)
CJ 871 - Advanced Crime Analysis (3 Credits)
CJ 872 - Open Source Information Analysis (3 Credits)
GEO 802 - Geospatial Technology (3 Credits)
June 15th
October 30th
March 30th
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