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The field of criminal justice is both diverse and vital to a well-functioning society. The Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice offers current and aspiring professionals in the field an opportunity to develop and enhance problem-solving, managerial and leadership skills in the criminal justice context and their chances for career advancement.

Students in this program will engage with dedicated faculty and practitioners in a stimulating university environment. This program offers an interim step between completion of an undergraduate degree and entering a graduate program. The Certificate is an important credential for persons pursuing a career in criminal justice.

Course Curriculum

A Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice consists of four required classes.

Required courses include:

CJ 5001 Criminal Justice Systems, Policies & Practices
CJ 5002 Criminological Theory

PLUS two of the following courses:

CJ 5005 Law & Society
CJ 5410 Victim Studies
CJ 5420 Violence in Society
CJ 5552 Criminal Justice Ethics
CJ 5560 Comparative Criminal Justice
CJ 5571 Social Organization of Crime
CJ 5572 Race, Crime and Justice
CJ 5573 Organized Crime
CJ 5574 White Collar Crime

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Gainful Employment Certificate

Gainful Employment Programs are standalone Title IV-eligible Certificate Programs. Title IV Programs are eligible for Federal Student Aid Grants, Federal Student Aid Loans or Federal Student Aid Work-Study.

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