Cert in Criminal Justice and Corrections

This online certificate gives students a graduate-level start in criminal justice or a way to move into leadership roles within the system. It is offered through the College of Arts & Sciences. Participants learn from professors who are shaping research in the field and practice thinking critically about policing, community supervision after release, and the court system. The format is flexible enough for those already working. The certificate requires 12 credits and takes about a year. Students who decide to continue can move into the master's program, so the credits provide a direct route toward a graduate degree. Widener is a private university near Philadelphia, and its graduate programs are built around working professionals. Faculty bring practical experience into the classroom, and advisors help students plan coursework around their other commitments and career goals.