Applied Criminology and Police Leadership | University of Pennsylvania

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionManagement of Personnel ResourcesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCoordination

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to inv
Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
Read and review subordinates' reports to ensure legal standards are met and there are no mistakes.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareHelpdesk or call center softwareOffice suite softwareMap creation softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

35 millimeter camerasAudio recording equipmentAutomated external defibrillators AEDBase station radiosBiohazard suitsBody armorBreathalyzersBulletproof vestsCrime scene tape measuresDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital video camerasDistance measuring wheelsDrug testing kitsExplosive detectors

Work Values

IndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium33-1012.00	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Organizational supervision strategy — set division-wide leadership standards, mentoring junior supervisors in personnel management and decision-making across the department.
Departmental policy architecture — develop, approve, and implement comprehensive law enforcement policies that align with statutory requirements and community expectations.
Strategic workforce planning — direct long-term staffing models, succession planning, and recruitment initiatives to sustain patrol and investigative capacity.
Systemic misconduct prevention — lead culture-change initiatives and accountability frameworks that proactively reduce misconduct and strengthen professional integrity.
Cross-functional investigative leadership — oversee major and complex criminal investigations involving multiple agencies, ensuring coordination, legality, and resource efficiency.
Executive reporting and analysis — present division performance, resource utilization, and risk assessments to command staff and elected officials using advanced analytical tools.
Training program governance — establish department-wide learning strategies and certification standards, aligning officer development with evolving public safety legislation.
Technology adoption leadership — evaluate and direct implementation of new law enforcement technologies — including mapping, case management, and data query platforms — across operational units.
Legislative and community liaison — represent the department in shaping local public safety legislation, testifying before oversight bodies and advising policy makers.
Organizational crisis leadership — direct command-level response to large-scale critical incidents, integrating multi-agency resources and upholding officer safety and legal compliance.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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