Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate
Purpose
The purpose of the Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice is to offer a foundation for advanced study of the criminal justice field, informed by a biblical worldview, to current or aspiring members of the law enforcement community.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Apply criminological theories to understand crime patterns, offender behavior, and criminal justice system responses.
Admission Requirements
Please refer to the Admissions Requirements Matrix for Certificates in the Graduate Admissions section of this Catalog.
- Administration/Management (Federal, State, or Local)
- Crime Scene Investigation Unit Manager
- Criminal Justice Writer
- Detective/Investigator
- Forensics Investigator
- Police Chief
- Polygraph Examiner/Operator
- Prison Warden
- Public Policy Advisor
- Sheriff
Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.