Environmental Criminology and Crime Analysis Minor
The environmental criminology and crime analysis (ECCA) minor is designed to equip students with modern, interdisciplinary tools and knowledge essential for analyzing and preventing crime. It introduces courses in GIS crime mapping, problem-oriented policing, and crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED), addressing the growing industry demand for data-driven approaches in criminology. By integrating criminology with disciplines such as geography, urban planning, and public policy, the ECCA minor prepares students for careers in criminology, law enforcement, urban planning, and public policy, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of how environmental factors influence offender behavior and how evidence-based strategies can enhance community safety. S
tudents cannot declare more than one minor in the CRM department.
Degree Requirements
Requirements for a minor in environmental criminology and crime analysis
| CRM 207 | Geographical Information Systems and Crime Mapping | 4 |
| CRM 330 | Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design | 4 |
| CRM 335 | Problem-Oriented Policing Strategies | 4 |
| CRM 435 | Cybercrime and the Digital Environment | 4 |
| CRM 445 | Crime Science | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Total Credit Hours: 20