Cert in Criminal Justice and Corrections

This brief certificate can be finished in two or three quarters. It introduces how the justice system works and then looks more closely at what policing involves today. Required courses are an introduction to the field, criminal law, constitutional law, race and class in justice, policing and English composition. Courses in computers, records management and work experience are recommended to improve readiness for jobs. Holders of the certificate may find openings with local police and sheriff agencies. A curriculum map offers a suggested course order, and two faculty members are listed as contacts for advice about the program. Prospective students can read the full catalog entry for the complete list of required courses and learning outcomes, and an advisor can help plan a schedule that fits their goals.