The Henry C. College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences offers the following graduate certificates designed as options for persons having a baccalaureate degree, or a master's degree, who want to enroll in a part-time, short, coherent course of study at the graduate level.
Persons who may not yet be ready to commit to a full-length graduate program, as well as those who already hold a graduate degree but want to pursue additional work in the same or another field, may find that a certificate provides the perfect alternative. Students applying to enter a graduate certificate program must complete the graduate school application form and submit official transcripts showing completion of the undergraduate/baccalaureate degree along with two letters of recommendation.
See the Academic Policies section of the catalog for a complete description of the options, regulations, and requirements for study and completion of a graduate certificate.
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Emergency Management
This certificate program is designed to develop emergency management and related professionals grounded in emergency management principles, social and natural science knowledge, administrative and managerial skills, and technical and personal competencies.
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Fire/Arson Investigation
The certificate in Fire/Arson Investigation is designed to assist professionals who wish to acquire specific skills in this specialized field.
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Forensic Computer Investigation
This certificate is designed for those professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in forensic computer investigation.
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Forensic Psychology
This is a concentrated program of study designed to prepare those who will be responsible for the management and care of offenders in forensic settings. In addition, it is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals currently working in law enforcement, courts, corrections, or mental health settings and is also intended to enhance the knowledge base of students in MS Community Psychology and Criminal Justice programs.
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Forensic Science/Advanced Investigation
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Forensic Science/Criminalistics
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Forensic Science/Fire Science
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Information Protection and Security
This certificate is designed to prepare individuals for the responsibilities of protecting their agency or corporate information systems. The basics of information systems security as well as the legal issues and cyber- response strategies will be reviewed. Computer gaming simulations as well as online attack and defense techniques will be presented for student assignments.
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National Security
For students who may not be ready to commit to a full-length graduate program, or for those who already hold a master's degree but wish to pursue additional work in the area of National Security, the graduate certificate provides an alternative. Application for the graduate certificate requires the Dean's approval.
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National Security Administration
The School of Public Safety & Professional Studies at the University of New Haven is now offering a 12 credit Graduate Certificate in National Security Administration. The objectives of this Graduate Certificate are to enable students to: 1) Gain a working knowledge and awareness of the nature and concept of risk and risk management; 2) Understand and apply the fundamentals of decision theory with emphasis on several historically significant national security decisions; 3) Acquire an understanding and appreciation for the way national security budgets are built, decided and implemented; and 4) Test the application of proven, contemporary private sector management methods to the administration of our national security enterprise.
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National Security Technology
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Public Safety Management
This certificate in public safety management is designed to assist professionals who wish to acquire specific skills related to this field. Courses emphasize the application of modern management principles and practices to the field of public safety.
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Victim Advocacy and Services Management
This certificate is designed for professionals who work with crime victims. Students will develop advanced knowledge and skill in working as victim advocates and as victim services managers.
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