Crime and Society Certificate
Master of Science in Criminal Justice Embedded Certificate
A graduate certificate in Crime and Society provides a pathway for students to assist the private and public sector in understanding the extent and nature of crime causation, the interaction of race, ethnicity and justice, methods utilized to prevent crime and how to avoid victimization. Individuals employed as victim advocates, loss prevention specialists, counselors, law enforcement, probation and parole and many more will find this 12-credit hour certificate valuable.
At least 25 percent of the coursework applied to this embedded certificate must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Examine the intersections between race, ethnicity, and crime.
- Examine the nature and extent of white collar crime.
- Examine the predictors and effects of victimization.
- Examine models and theories of criminal behavior.
Certificate Total - 12 hours
Required Courses
Complete the following required courses
Select 6 hours from the following
Degree Available At
- Online
- Tahlequah
- Broken Arrow
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Program Chair:
Dr. James Hurst
Assistant Professor
Criminal Justice
Minority Students
$48,195,863
Total Aid Disbursed in 2020-2021
1,471
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