Criminal Justice Certificate Program

Graduate and Continuing Studies, in partnership with the Division of Social Sciences' Criminal Justice program, proposes the development of two (2) certificate programs in Criminal Justice Studies. The two programs proposed are (1) Basic Criminal Justice Studies, and (2) Advanced Criminal Justice Studies.

These programs are designed for law enforcement practitioners or those seeking careers in law enforcement, age 21 and over. Such practitioners may, or may not, be interested in a degree program, but are in need of courses for maintaining post-certification requirements, upgrading professional skills, or for the enhancement of personal growth and development.

Basic Criminal Justice Studies

This certificate program consists of four (4) courses (12 credit hours) that compose the Criminal Justice Core as proposed for the 2002-2003 DSU Bulletin. These courses are:

CRJ 200 - Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
CRJ 205 - Introduction and Philosophy of Law Enforcement
CRJ 210 - Organization and Philosophy of Corrections
CRJ 215 - Organization and Philosophy of Juvenal Justice

Upon completion of these courses (minimum grade of "C" in each course) the student will be awarded the Certificate of Completion of Basic Criminal Justice Studies.

Advanced Criminal Justice Studies

This certificate program consists of four (4) courses (12 credit hours) that compose the Criminal Justice Core, as proposed for the 2002-2003 DSU Bulletin, and an additional eighteen (18) credit hours of criminal justice (CRJ) courses. Upon successful completion of these courses (minimum grade of "C" in each course) the student will be awarded the Certificate of Completion of Advanced Criminal Justice Studies.