Admissions Contact

Graduate Recruitment & Admissions

Academic Contact

Michelle Cubellis
Associate Professor
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Graduate Program Director
Criminology & Criminal Justice
R.C. Vance Academic Center
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Curriculum

This certificate is designed for criminal justice professionals currently working in the field. The program covers relevant theory and practice relating to forensic counseling, including instruction on offender counseling, risk assessment, offender profiling, and delinquency intervention. Courses from the Certificate Program can be applied towards the M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration.

 

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the Official Certificate Program in Forensic Counseling must have a BA/BS from an accredited institution of higher education, at least 3 years of work experience in Criminal Justice or a related field, and an overall GPA of 2.7 or better. Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements may be considered, at the discretion of the Department, for admission with additional documentation speaking to their experience in the field and potential for success in the program.

 

Certificate Requirements (12 Credits)

Total Credit Hours: 12