Criminal Justice Administration Certificate

  What is Criminal Justice Administration Certificate?

To complement the associate degree in pre-criminal justice for students who want to specialize in a related area, the Behavioral Sciences Department offers a one-year certificate program in criminal justice administration.  It is important to note that these programs are intended to complement the associate degree program, not be a substitute for it.  However, some of the course requirements for the certificate programs may be taken as electives in the pre-criminal justice program, reducing the number of courses required.

The criminal justice administration program provides opportunities to develop sensitivity awareness, knowledge and skills involved in the administration of justice in the United States. This program will focus on areas related to administrative responsibilities within police departments, the court system and correctional institutions and agencies for both adults and juveniles.

  Success Factors

Students who succeed in criminal justice administration are primarily concerned with areas related to the management of criminal justice (law enforcement, courts and correctional) agencies, departments and institutions. They are concerned with budgetary and personnel responsibilities and service delivery.

  Career Possibilities

Criminal justice administration courses are appropriate for students who want to pursue administrative, supervisory and/or management positions after exposure to entry-level positions in any part of local, county, state or federal criminal justice departments/agencies. Those who have completed their associate degree in criminal justice, have been working in the criminal justice arena and wish to pursue administrative positions within the criminal justice arena would also benefit from this certificate program.

Many career opportunities in criminal justice administration are not entry-level positions, but rather positions that would be most appropriately filled by those with some experience in the agency, department or institution.  Supervisory and/or assistant administrator positions may be an initial option. Clearly, supervisory and/or administrative position openings are more likely to be filled by practitioners with the appropriate educational background.

  Majoring in Criminal Justice Administration Certificate

This one-year certificate program is designed to complement and enhance the course work of students pursuing an associate degree or upper-level studies, or who already have completed a criminal justice degree program. Raymond Walters College (RWC) offers the pre-criminal justice degree program as a complement or next step in the degree completion process.

Pre-criminal justice is an associate of arts degree program sponsored by the Behavioral Sciences Department at RWC with an emphasis on preparing students for careers in federal, state and local criminal justice agencies and departments.  The two-year, pre-criminal justice program provides students with the knowledge and skills to prepare them for a career concerned with upholding the law and supporting justice. Students will acquire the knowledge and application of the development of law, the U.S. Constitution and the importance of practices and procedures that support such concepts in the United States today.

The program includes a liberal arts foundation, several basic criminal justice courses, and many technical courses such as criminal investigation and conflict resolution. The curriculum is based on the philosophy that knowledge of the basics, complemented by theory and application, are essential components of a successful criminal justice  practitioner’s education.  In addition, the program provides an opportunity for further career exploration via field placement and/or service learning experiences.  These courses can provide the student with real-world situations in criminal justice agencies, departments and institutions of interest to them.

  Minoring in Criminal Justice Administration Certificate

  Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the Course Applicability System (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.

  UC Advantages and Special Opportunities

Obtaining a certificate or associate degree from UC | Blue Ash, Raymond Walters College allows a student to study criminal justice in a friendly, teaching-oriented atmosphere with small class sizes and individual attention. In addition, students interested in attaining a bachelor's degree in criminal justice can complete most of their course work at the Blue Ash campus.

  Admission Requirements

This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED (minimum composite score of 45) and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study, including meeting Raymond Walters College’s residency requirements and graduating with a cumulative GPA of 2.0. 

High school students who are considering Raymond Walters College should take either the SAT or ACT college entrance examination for use in guidance and counseling. All students entering a degree program must also take the college’s placement test prior to registering for classes. This test is given on the Raymond Walters College campus.

The UC | Blue Ash, Raymond Walters College Admissions Office provides an application for admission and all the information you’ll need to enroll in the college.

  Transferring to UC Requirements

Students transferring to Raymond Walters College follow similar procedures as those who are enrolling through open admissions. Please contact the UC |  Blue Ash, Raymond Walters College Admissions Office for all the information you’ll need to enroll in the college.

  Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Students changing majors from other programs or colleges within UC will be considered based on the same criteria as outside transfers.

  International Student Requirements

Students who did not graduate from a high school in the United States of America must take an ability-to-benefit test and achieve the minimum specified score to be eligible for admission to a degree or certificate program at Raymond Walters College. The scores will be used for placement in English courses and general advising for all courses.

  Graduation Requirements

Students seeking to graduate with the associate degree in pre-criminal justice from Raymond Walters College must meet college residency requirements (i.e. earning > 50 percent of credit hours from Raymond Walters College) and achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

  Application Deadlines

The college’s rolling admissions policy allows you to start any quarter: fall, winter, spring or summer. However, it is recommended that you apply for admissions at least two weeks prior to the start of any given quarter.

  Accreditation