In this certificate program, students focus their understanding of key issues confronting the American criminal justice system, as well as policy analysis and the contemporary decision-making models. This certificate is designed for criminal justice professionals in policing, the courts, corrections, security, and associated support agencies.
Students must meet the master’s program admission requirements. Credit from courses taken for a certificate can be applied toward the Master of Public Administration or the MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.
Students must show progress and maintain performance in a manner identical to a degree program. Students track their progress in their program of study, similar to degree-seeking students. Students must receive a B or better in each course. Note: A grade of B– is not acceptable.
The recommended course sequence is as follows:
Quarter | Course | Credits |
---|---|---|
Quarter 1 |
CRJS 6002 - Foundations of Graduate Study
|
3 credits |
CRJS 6137 - The Nature of Crime and Criminology
|
5 credits | |
Quarter 2 |
CRJS 6215 - Controversies in Criminal Justice
|
5 credits |
CRJS 6217 - Technological Solutions and 21st-Century Crime
|
5 credits |
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