Administration of Justice

The graduate certificate in administration of justice is a 12-credit program intended for professionals who currently hold or aspire to management or supervisory positions in law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, or other criminal justice field.

The graduate-level coursework emphasizes public administration and government management, program planning and evaluation, as well as applied research methods. Designed to meet the needs and schedules of working students, the program can be completed in one year and courses are offered in the evening. All credits earned for the certificate may be applied toward the requirements of the Master of Science degree in administration of justice.