Criminal Justice Studies Graduate Certificate

You are viewing content for

Become a Better Citizen

Take a closer look at the challenges and complexities of the American criminal justice system. Our fully online certificate equips you with the knowledge and expertise to advance your career. Designed for students and working professionals, our flexible program lets you study what interests you. Enroll in specialized courses that examine criminal causality, criminal law, police management, policy, correctional settings and national security. Earning a graduate certificate from A&M-Commerce opens doors to jobs in law enforcement, criminology and more.

Where It Is Offered Online

Duration 1 Year

Foreign Language No foreign language requirements

Delivery Fully Online, Only Offered Online (100% Online)

Total Credit Hours 12 Hours

Thesis Requirements No thesis required

Businesswomen Lawyer outside the Courthouse.

Criminal Justice Studies Graduate Certificate:: Feature Courses

Featured Courses

Seminar in Policing and Law Enforcement CJ 501

This course is an advanced approach to policing and law enforcement. The focus of the class will be on the operations and functioning of policing and law enforcement departments at the local, state and federal levels. The course will examine related areas such as personnel, practices, procedures and issues in policing and law enforcement. This course will investigate additional areas such as use of technology in policing, police subculture and community policing.

Seminar in Criminology CJ 530

This course examines crime and delinquency in America from several theoretical perspectives. The course provides an in-depth investigation into major criminological theories that explain the causation, occurrence and development of criminal behavior. A wide spectrum of criminological theories is introduced, applied and critiqued in this course.

Issues in Criminal Law and Courts CJ 531

The course will focus on critical thinking related to issues concerning principles of criminal law and court procedures as well as selected practices particularly relevant to the United States. Issues will include: justice for all, freedom and privacy of the individual, cruel and unusual punishment, use of deadly force in law enforcement, trial by jury, election of judges and morality and the law.

Seminar in Corrections CJ 568

A study of popular issues in community-based and institutional corrections with emphasis on organizational goal setting and achievement, program evaluation, client supervision, agency administration, and problem-solving. An analysis of current research and its applicability to the criminal justice system and society will be performed.

View Full Curriculum In The University Catalog

ADMISSIONS DOMESTIC/Current Tabs

Admission

Criminal Justice Studies Graduate Certificate:: Domestic Application section

Deadlines

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Your Path to Becoming a Lion

Step 1. Submit Application

Submit your application at tamuc.edu/apply.

Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”

Select “Criminal Justice Studies, Graduate Certificate” as your “Major.”

Pay the $50 application fee.

Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.

After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.

Provisional Status

After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses.

Step 2. Submit Documents

Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.

Official Transcripts

Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].

We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.

Postal Alternative

If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011

We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status

Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.

Rebecca Stevens Graduate Student Services Coordinator: College of Business, College of Humanities Social Sciences and Arts, and Non-Degree

Step 3. Apply for Financial Assistance

Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.

Step 4. Register for Classes

Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.

View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.

Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.

Criminal Justice Studies Graduate Certificate:: International Application section

Deadlines

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

*International applicants must be admitted to a master’s or doctoral program at A&M-Commerce to pursue a graduate certificate.

Your Path to Becoming a Lion

Step 1. Submit Application

Submit your application at tamuc.edu/apply.

Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”

Select “Criminal Justice Studies Graduate Certificate” as your “Major.”

Pay the $75 application fee.

Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.

After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.

Step 2. Submit Documents

Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.

Official Transcripts

Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428

We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status

Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.

Rebecca Stevens Graduate Student Services Coordinator: College of Business, College of Humanities Social Sciences and Arts, and Non-Degree

Step 3. Apply for Financial Assistance

Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.

Step 4. Register For Classes

Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.

View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.

Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.

Criminal Justice Studies Graduate Certificate:: Program Requirements and Plan Ahead

Program Requirements

Once admitted, you must:

Earn a 3.0 GPA on all required coursework (No course substitutions may be applied on graduate certificates)
Submit a Completion of Certificate Request while taking your final graduate certificate courses.

Plan Ahead

Upon completion of the certificate program, courses will count towards a Master of Science in Applied Criminology (MSAC), and newly declared graduate students can lock in their tuition rates for two years.

Criminal Certificates :: Connect With Us

WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

Rebecca Stevens Graduate Student Services Coordinator: College of Business, College of Humanities Social Sciences and Arts, and Non-Degree

REQUEST INFORMATION

Become a Better Citizen

Criminal Justice Studies Graduate Certificate:: Feature Courses

Featured Courses

ADMISSIONS DOMESTIC/Current Tabs

Admission

Criminal Justice Studies Graduate Certificate:: Domestic Application section

Deadlines

Your Path to Becoming a Lion

Step 1. Submit Application

Provisional Status

Step 2. Submit Documents

Official Transcripts

Postal Alternative

Step 3. Apply for Financial Assistance

Step 4. Register for Classes

Criminal Justice Studies Graduate Certificate:: International Application section

Deadlines

Your Path to Becoming a Lion

Step 1. Submit Application

Step 2. Submit Documents

Official Transcripts

Step 3. Apply for Financial Assistance

Step 4. Register For Classes

Criminal Justice Studies Graduate Certificate:: Program Requirements and Plan Ahead

Program Requirements

Plan Ahead

Criminal Certificates :: Connect With Us

WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts :: Contact

Contact Us

START YOUR JOURNEY! Two buttons

START YOUR JOURNEY!

Criminal :: Related Degrees

Related Degree Programs