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MCPL Applied Criminology and Police Leadership at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Criminology’s Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership (MCPL) is an innovative, practitioner-focused program specifically created for senior personnel involved in policing with at least five years of experience and looking to understand and apply modern theoretical and research findings to their professional practice. The MCPL provides a focused education on theories of crime, analytic methods, and policy analysis, designed to advance the best available research evidence to guide police policy and practice. The curriculum combines practical real-world skills and knowledge with exposure to award-winning faculty and police leaders.

Duration: 8 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 8 course units in total. Listed required courses include ACPL 6101 Evidence-Based Policing (EBP); ACPL 6102 Practical Theories for Policing.

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Application information

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