Master of Science in Criminal Justice Embedded Certificate

A graduate certificate in Criminal Justice Leadership and Administration provides a pathway for students to assume managerial and leadership positions in all levels of the public sector which includes local, state, federal and tribal (law enforcement, courts, and corrections). This 12-credit hour certificate is designed for students seeking a knowledge base in criminal justice administration, personnel management, finance and budgeting, and the methods and procedures to evaluate criminal justice programs.

At least 25 percent of the coursework applied to this embedded certificate must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Interpret and design policy for agencies and organizations.
2. Evaluate case briefs impacting agencies and organizations.
3. Design organizational charts, allocate resources, and budgets.
4. Evaluate programs across local, state, and federal levels.

Criminal Justice Leadership and Administration Certificate

OSRHE Program Code: 202
CIP Code: 430103
Certificate Code: 9852

Required Courses - 12 hours

• CR J 5283 - Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice Management
• CR J 5293 - Seminar in the Administration of Criminal Justice
• CR J 5723 - Public Financing, Budgeting & Resources for CR J Leadership
• CR J 5773 - Program Evaluation