CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The field of criminology and criminal justice
draws on diverse perspectives to explore
the nature, extent, management, control,
consequences, and prevention of crime and
violence. This graduate certificate in Criminal
Justice offers current and aspiring professionals
the opportunity to develop and enhance research
and critical thinking skills, problem solving,
and managerial and leadership skills to pursue
positions in a variety of criminal justice settings,
as well as government, research, and private
nonprofit agencies. Students in this program
will engage with dedicated research faculty
and practitioners in a stimulating university
environment.
You are only four courses away from a graduate
certificate in Criminal Justice.
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Minimum of two courses from this list:
CJ 5001 Criminal Justice Systems, Policy, and Practice
CJ 5002 Criminological Theory
CJ 5007 Violence
CJ 5009 Crime and Violence Prevention and Intervention
Plus two of the following:
CJ 5391 - Sex Offenders and Offenses
CJ 5430 - Drugs, Alcohol, and Crime
CJ 5520 - Corrections
CJ 5540 - Juvenile Justice Administration
CJ 5571 - Social Organization of Crime
CJ 6200 - Wrongful Convictions
CJ 5410 - Victim Studies
CJ 5510 - Contemporary Issues in Policing
CJ 5530 - Community Corrections
CJ 5553 - Women and Crime
CJ 5930 - Battered Women and the Legal System
Students are not required to apply to a degree program to take these courses but must
have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. This certificate program meets
Department of Education regulations for gainful employment programs; students are
eligible to apply for financial aid.
To apply, go to: uccs.edu/spa/programs/certificates.html. For more information,
call: 719.255.4993 or 800.990.8827 ext 4993, or email: spa@uccs.edu.