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Certificates

The following Criminal Justice Certificate programs are offered:

Forensic Computer Investigation
Forensic Psychology

Victim Advocacy and Services Management
Criminal Justice Management

Forensic Computer Investigation Certificate

This certificate program is for those professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in forensic computer investigation. Courses will be selected with the adviser to best satisfy the student's professional interests.

Required Courses

CJ 600

Computer Crime: Legal issues & Investigative Procedures            

CJ 604 Network Security, Data Protection And Telecommunications

Plus two courses from the following:

CJ 602
Computers, Technology & National Security Information Management Systems
CJ 603 Internet Vulnerabilities & Criminal Activity
CJ 608
Law and Evidence
FOR 616
Advanced Crime Scene Investigation
FOR 632 Advanced Investigation I  
FOR 633
Advanced Investigation II
CJ 651 Criminal Procedures
FOR 670
Selected Topics

Forensic Psychology Certificate

This concentrated program of study prepares those who will be responsible for the management and care of offenders in forensic settings. In addition, it enhances the knowledge and skills of professionals currently working in law enforcement, courts, corrections, or mental health settings and enhances the knowledge base of students in MS community psychology and criminal justice programs. 

Prerequisites: CJ 601 and CJ 605 or equivalent. 

Required Courses

CJ 623 Mental Health Law

CJ 646/
P 656

Abnormal Psychology in Forensic Populations
CJ 647/
P 657
Forensic Assessment and Outcome Evaluation
CJ 648/
P 658

Forensic Treatment Models

   

Victim Advocacy and Services Management Certificate

This certificate program is for professionals who work with crime victims. Students will develop advanced knowledge and skill in working as victim advocates and as victim services managers.

Required Courses

CJ 617

Advanced Victimology

CJ 618 Crime Victims' Rights and Services
Plus two of the following:
CJ 601 Mental Health, Law, and Criminal Justice
CJ 605 Social Deviance
CJ 606 Domestic and Sexual Violence
CJ 624 Group Processes in Criminal Justice
P 605 Survey of Community Psychology
P 610 Program Evaluation
P 611 Individual Intervention Seminar
P 625

Life Span Developmental Psychology

P 628 The Interview
P 629 Introduction to Psychotherapy and Counseling
P 632 Group Treatment and Family Therapy
P 636 Abnormal Psychology
PA 601 Principles of Public Administration
PA 604 Communities and Social Change
PA 630 Fiscal Management for Local Government
   

Criminal Justice Management Certificate

The graduate certificate in criminal justice management teaches specific skills to professionals in this field. Courses emphasize the application of modern management principles and practices to the field of criminal justice. The following four courses, or substitutions approved by the advisor, are required for completion of this certificate.

Required Courses

CJ 612

Criminal Justice Management

CJ 656 Problem Oriented Policing
CJ 658 Leadership Issues in Policing
CJ 659 Futures Research and Long-Ranging Planning and Forecasting in Criminal Justice
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