Criminal Justice Administration - GC

Program Codes: CGRCJA
Graduate Certificate

Availability: online

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:

  • who are employed in the criminal justice field who wish to expand job-related knowledge
  • who are employed in the criminal justice field who need an advanced credential for working in a supervisory capacity
  • who have a master’s degree in a related field and are looking to advance their knowledge and understanding of administration and research in the criminal justice field

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.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of the certificate in Criminal Justice Administration, the graduate will possess knowledge, skills and abilities in the following competencies:

  • Analyze research, evaluate methodologies, and examine criminological theories in the discipline.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between theory, research, and practice in the field and the interrelations between each of these concepts.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communication skills.

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