Online
Program Available
Graduate Certificate
Program Type
Total Credits
12
Affordability
Private School Education At State School Prices
Why Study Criminal Justice Administration?
This criminal justice certificate program prepares professionals to step into leadership and administrative roles across the criminal justice system. This Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration provides advanced knowledge of law enforcement, corrections, courts, and policy while building the skills to analyze complex challenges and lead organizations effectively.
What You’ll Learn
- In the Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration program, you will examine different approaches to criminal justice management and propose best practices.
- You will explore terrorism trends and strategies for prevention, response, and recovery.
- During the certificate program, you will analyze public policy processes and emergency management, applying theory to advocacy and practice.
- You’ll learn from faculty with advanced academic credentials and decades of experience in the criminal justice field.
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Tuition & Fees
Park University offers a transparent and student-focused approach to tuition and financial aid. Our tuition structure is designed to be competitive and manageable, and our financial aid counselors are available to guide you through every step of the process. From understanding your cost breakdown to exploring funding options, we ensure that financial planning is clear, personalized, and aligned with your educational journey.
Admission Requirements
Park University’s graduate certificate programs are designed for professionals looking to deepen their expertise. To apply, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 2.75. You can pursue a certificate on its own or alongside a graduate degree—with your advisor’s approval. Keep in mind that certificate admission doesn’t automatically grant entry to a full graduate program. To earn the certificate, you’ll need to maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete 75% of the program coursework at Park to meet the residency requirements.
Visit Admissions Policies and Procedures to learn more about admission requirements at Park University.
Criminal Justice Administration Career & Future Opportunities
This online graduate certificate program prepares graduates for leadership positions across law enforcement, corrections, courts, and related agencies. Possible roles include:
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Many students use the criminal justice graduate certificate as a pathway to Park’s Master of Public Administration (MPA). All four courses in the certificate program can be applied directly toward the MPA’s Criminal Justice Administration concentration, leaving only eight core courses to complete.
*General salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education and opportunities for employment that are outside of Park University’s Control. The labor market and average salary range can be explored further at the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
FAQs: Criminal Justice Administration, Graduate Certificate
You can pursue or advance into administrative and leadership roles in law enforcement, corrections, courts, legal services, or federal agencies.
You’ll build critical knowledge in management, terrorism response, and public policy, guided by faculty who bring decades of field experience to every class.
Yes. This program is fully online. Online delivery provides both flexibility and diverse peer perspectives from all over the nation.
The certificate seamlessly transfers into Park’s MPA program. Completing it leaves just eight additional courses to finish the MPA degree.
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