Criminal Justice Degree Online

Students in any major may minor in Criminal Justice. In addition to three upper-level criminal justice elective, required courses include Criminal Law and Procedure, Constitutional Law, and Criminology.

Minor/Certificate in Victimology
The recognition of victim’s issues has taken on great importance in this day and age. Victims of all types require advocates and service providers that can assist them in understanding their rights and guiding them through the various processes and resources available to them.

In response, Anna Maria College has developed an interdisciplinary minor/certificate program in Victimology and Victim Studies. The curriculum draws on coursework in Criminal Justice, Human Development, Nursing, Psychology and Social Work. Students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in any field or concentration may earn a minor in Victimology and Victim Studies though the completion of four required courses and two electives. Students who currently, or seek to work in law enforcement, the courts, corrections and professional settings involving work with victims of crime, families of crime victims, victims of disaster and the community at large may pursue a certificate program in Victimology and Victim Studies through the completion of four required courses and four electives.

The correctional services certificate consists of core-professionalspecialized courses, as well as general education courses designed to upgrade the basic job performance of the administration of justice practitioner. The primary objective is to provide professional career development as an alternative to the full academic program. The one-year certificate program provides formal academic preparation without loss of credit if the associate of applied science degree is pursued.
Program Requirements 30 Credits
ADJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice …………………… 3
ADJ 104 Introduction to Corrections ……………………….. 3
ADJ 201 Law Enforcement and the Community ………………….. 3
ADJ 204 Criminal Investigation ……………………………. 3
ADJ 209 Corrections Management ……………………………. 3
ENG 101 English Composition ………………………………. 3
POL 101 American Government ………………………………. 3
POL 202 Constitutional Law ……………………………….. 3
PSY 201 General Psychology ……………………………….. 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology …………………………. 3

Certificate Requirement ……………………………………..30

The graduate level certificate program in Jewish Communal Service prepares future Jewish communal professionals in other disciplines or enhances the Jewish studies background of those already employed within the Jewish community. It may also be taken by students pursuing full master’s degree programs to broaden their career options.
Requirements for the Certificate in Jewish Communal Service

The Certificate in Jewish Communal Service consists of six three-credit courses including:

Jewish Communal Professional Courses 9 Credits
New Directions in the American Jewish Community (Sociology 40901) 3 credits
Jewish Political Science course 3 credits
Elective (Chosen in consultation with the advisor) 3 credits

Jewish Studies 9 Credits
One course in classical Jewish studies 3 credits
One course in modern Jewish studies 3 credits
Jewish studies elective 3 credits

Courses taken in the certificate program may subsequently be applied toward the fulfillment of requirements for master’s degree programs at Gratz College. Students are encouraged to apply these credits toward the Master of Arts in Jewish Communal Service degree.
Advanced Standing

Students who have previously taken graduate-level course work that has not already been applied toward a credential may transfer one course in each area, and thus receive a maximum of six credits in advanced standing.

It is possible to obtain this certificate either on-campus or online. For information about the online option, contact Ronni Ticker at 800-475-4635 ext. 115.

Mr. Andy Gonis
Criminal Justice Co-Department Chair
Office Location: R- 118
Office Phone: 714-564-6817
Fax Phone: 714-972-8541

What we do for you:

The Criminal Justice Associate Degree is designed to provide students with a solid base for additional study at a four year institution and for entry level employment in federal, state, local or private criminal justice agencies. Completion of the law enforcement certificate program exceeds the minimum P.O.S.T. requirements for entry level employment as a peace officer, probation officer, parole agent, or for positions in the court system. Completion of course requirements listed for law enforcement reserve officer provides students with the knowledge and skills in excess of those required by the California Commission on P.O.S.T for entry level service as a reserved officer. The Law enforcement Custody and Advanced Officer course offering is designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge for employed peace officers and to provide knowledge and skills, based on new legal and or judicial rulings. Standard salaries range from $40,000-$80,000.

Welcome to West Virginia State University the Office of Admissions and Recruitment Services. Our personnel will provide forms and answer questions about the admissions process and the degree programs. They will also inform the admitted students about dates for orientation and registration.

Admissions website

Select Undergraduate Admissions if you are starting college for the first time, returning to complete an associate or bachelor’s degree or considering a certificate program.

Click on Transfer Students if you’re thinking of transferring to West Virginia State from another school or coming from another country.

Choose Graduate Studies if you have completed a bachelor’s degree and plan to move on to a master’s level program. Here you will find information about admission to graduate studies and specific graduate programs.

Developed in cooperation with the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Law Enforcement Certificate program prepares students for a career in law enforcement. The certificate combines specialized criminal justice and general education coursework to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to compete for entry in the Massachusetts law enforcement field. All of the credits earned in the certificate program can be applied to a Quinn Bill eligible Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice.
(LECJ.COC) CurriculumNo. Course Title Credits
ENGL-100 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3
PSYC-100 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
SOCL-100 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3
LECJ-110 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3
LECJ-120 CRIMINOLOGY 3
LECJ-230 CRIMINAL EVIDENCE 3
LECJ-240 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3
LECJ-300 CRIMINAL LAW 1 3
LECJ-450 LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT & PLANNING 3
Total: 27

Upon the successful completion of requirements for this program, the degree of Certificate of Completion in Law Enforcement will be awarded.

Criminal justice is an expansive field and Northern MichiganUniversity offers a wide variety of criminal justice-related academic programs to address students’ career needs. Our academic programs range from a master’s degree to a certificate program in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, loss prevention and the judicial system. Our campus is also the host of a Regional Police Academy.

Northern’s criminal justice faculty and staff take pride in our personal attention to our students. We want to be able to answer your questions and effectively refer you to other areas, if needed, for support. Our goal is to enlighten you on the many career opportunities in the criminal justice field, and provide you with the education to enhance your employment opportunities. Stop by and visit with an academic adviser to get you started in the right direction.

On this Web site, you will find information that will help guide you through the advising process in order to fulfill your degree requirements. We will guide you through the many career options available so you will be able to pursue them in more detail or view our video on Exploring CJ Degree Options. In addition, the site is designed to provide resources to assist you in locating other NMU offices and organizations in which you can receive assistance and/or support with academics and any other area you are interested in, please click on NMU’s A to Z Index. There are many student opportunities to be taken advantage of that will enrich your experience while attending NMU.

This program is designed for practitioners employed by criminal justice agencies or for students wishing to diversify their major course of study. The purpose of the certificate program is to provide students with an academic post-secondary education in criminal justice. Courses taken will provide a theoretical and systems approach to the entire field of criminal justice. Courses completed satisfactorily may be used toward the Associate Degree in Public Service.

Areas of instruction focus on concepts, theories and processes pertaining to all areas of the criminal justice system, including police work and organization, criminal law, causes of criminal behavior, rules of evidence and criminal procedures, and correctional services and systems.

Certificate: Criminal Justice (21 credit hours)
Credit Hours
CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
3.0
CRJ 115 Criminal Law I
3.0
CRJ 125 Criminology
3.0
CRJ 130 Police Administration
3.0
CRJ 220 The Judicial Process

OR

CRJ 240 Correctional Treatment
3.0
CRJ 236 Criminal Evidence
3.0
CRJ 242 Correctional Systems
3.0

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Major Core Requirements:
Required Courses (15 Units)
Units
ADJ-2
Principles and Procedures of the Justice System
3
ADJ-3
Concepts of Criminal Law
3
ADJ-13
Criminal Investigation
3
ADJ-14
Advanced Criminal Investigation
3
ANT-10
Forensic Anthropology
3

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Major Core Requirements:
Required Courses (13 Units)
Units
ADJ-C1D
Basic Correctional Deputy Academy (C)
13