Criminal Behavior and Justice Undergraduate Certificate
The Criminal Behavior and Justice certificate explores the complex nature of crime and factors that contribute to criminal behavior in general, and within specific populations and contexts. The curriculum focuses on the major criminology theories that explain the causes of crime, including the social, cultural, psychological, and economic factors. It also focuses on the major risk and protective factors related to individual criminality and crime patterns. The coursework explores how criminal justice agencies (e.g. police, courts, corrections) can se criminal behavior theory and evidence based assessments to impact equitable and effective outcomes. Students learn to use the policy implications of criminology theories as tools to critically assess common criminal justice system efforts to control criminal behavior. Ultimately, students are prepared to employ both research and theory to make meaningful contributions in their chosen careers.
Requirements
The Criminal Behavior and Justice certificate is made up of 24 credits, consisting of three required courses and three elective courses. All courses credited toward the certificate must have been taken for a letter grade and completed with a grade of C- or higher. No more than one certificate course (4 credits) may be satisfied by transfer credit.
Complete Three Required Courses (12 credits):
Choose Three Elective Courses (12 credits):
Total Credit Hours: 24