Program: CGRCJA - Graduate Certificate , Online Completion Percentage:
Criminal justice is a rapidly expanding field of academic study. Many government agencies are requiring advanced academic preparation for those in supervisory positions at criminal justice and social service agencies. The certificate program is designed to equip practitioners with advanced administrative and research skills that are needed to effectively manage organizations.
This online certificate program is designed for individuals:
The Criminal Justice Administration program offers an online, four-course, twelve credit-hour graduate certificate designed to meet the needs of the working professional and the non-traditional student. Students in the certificate program will be in the same classes with the students in the master’s degree program. The certificate may be earned in as few as two semesters. The 12 graduate credits earned through the certificate program may be applied to satisfy degree requirements for the Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration.
Mission Statement
The Criminal Justice Administration program is dedicated to developing critical thinking, diversity appreciation, civic responsibility, and leadership in our students. We prepare students for careers in the helping professions, for leadership in criminal justice and community affairs, and for the pursuit of advanced degrees. Engaging students in sustained and civil conversations about the relationship between individual and community well-being is both an objective and a means for realizing other objectives.
Availability: online
Upon completion of the certificate in Criminal Justice Administration, the graduate will possess knowledge, skills and abilities in the following competencies:
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CJA 503 ISSUES IN CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
CJA 511 HISTORICAL & COMPARATIVE CRIM JUSTICE | 3 |
CJA 515 SEM:ORG&WHITE COLLAR CRIME | 3 |
CJA 519 SEMINAR: VICTIMOLOGY | 3 |
CJA 520 ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 |
CJA 532 PUBLIC LAW AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
CJA 550 SEMINAR: POLITICS OF CRIME | 3 |
CJA 595 SEMINAR: WOMEN & CRIME | 3 |
CJA 610 SEMINAR: LAW AND SOCIETY | 3 |
CJA 616 ISSUES IN JUVENILE JUSTICE | 3 |
CJA 621 SEM: ADV CRIMINOLOGY | 3 |
CJA 628 SEMINAR: CRIME ANALYSIS | 3 |
CJA 629 SEMINAR: DRUGS, CRIME & CULTURE | 3 |
CJA 631 SEM: POLI CRIME & TERRORISM | 3 |
CJA 634 CRIMINOLOGY & CRIME POLICY | 3 |
CJA 637 SEMINAR: SPECIAL TOPICS | 3 |
CJA 650 SUPERVISED CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMIN READING | 3 |
CJA 675 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMIN THESIS | 6 |