Criminal Justice Certificate
Build the foundation for your law enforcement career
The 30 credit-hour program includes core classes in criminal evidence, criminal administrative procedures, technical writing, psychology, sociology, and public speaking. You can also choose from electives including community corrections, and community corrections that will help you sharpen your skills and make informed judgments.
This program offers:
- Strong foundation in criminal procedures
- Broad-based criminal justice coursework to enhance your skills
- Career preparation whether you’re a rookie or an experienced professional
Go to work protecting people
A certificate in criminal justice gives you an edge in many law and security related fields plus prepares you for professional employment as a police investigator, corrections officer, crime lab technician, probation officer, and dozens of other roles.
Demand for law enforcement professionals is expected to grow by 7 percent through 2026. However, employment opportunities vary by location.
Learn the law and the skills to enforce it
When you complete the Criminal Justice Certificate you will be able to:
- Prepare written material in a criminal justice setting
- Read, understand and interpret written information
- Apply written information in the form of laws, policies, procedures, directives, etc., to situations that are similar to experiences faced in the criminal justice system
- Communicate effectively
- Understand the organizational structure of criminal justice agencies
Contact Enrollment Services for Application and Admissions Information
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Suggested 2-Semester Pathway
The two-semester pathway is intended for the typical college-ready student. Always look at placement scores, AP, and previous college credits to ensure proper placement in the first and subsequent semesters.
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CRJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| PSY 133: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| CRJ 233: Basic Firearms | 3 |
Term credit totals: 15
| Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CRJ 102: Criminal Administrative Procedures | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| STA 151: Public Speaking | 3 |
| CRJ 201: Ethics in Police Culture | 3 |
| CRJ 224: Criminal Justice Report Writing | 3 |
Term credit totals: 15
Gainful Employment
Undergraduate certificate in Criminal Justice
This program is designed to be completed in 1 year
This program will cost $8,128 for in-state tuition, fees, books and supplies/$13,480 for out-of-state tuition, fees, books and supplies if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate
leaves with a median loan debt of:
Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has
been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession:
New York State
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please visit: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
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Program Requirements
| Major Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CRJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 102: Criminal Administrative Procedures | 3 |
| CRJ 201: Ethics in Police Culture | 3 |
| CRJ 224: Criminal Justice Report Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 233: Basic Firearms or CRJ 207: Community Corrections |
3 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| STA 151: Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSY 133: Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 144: Intro to Sociology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours 30
| Criminal Justice Electives (21 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Choose Approximately Seven Criminal Justice Electives | 21 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (9 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 100: College Composition or ENG 101: Research and Composition |
3 |
| SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 245: Criminology or SOC 246: Juvenile Delinquency |
3 |
Total Credit Hours 30
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