Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Criminal Law
Certificate Level: Graduate
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits to Completion: 20.0
Instructional Delivery: Online; Campus
Calendar Type: Quarter
Expected Time to Completion: 1.5 years
Financial Aid Eligibility: Not aid eligible
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 45.0401
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 19-3041
About the Program
The certificate in Criminal Law is a post-baccalaureate, non-degree program designed for individuals to develop and improve career-related skills in the diverse fields that relate to criminal law, such as law enforcement, probation and parole, corrections, social work, immigration and customs, and the military. The program includes a core of legal compliance and risk assessment classes and study of central issues in criminal law.
Admission Requirements
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools attended)
- Resume
- Additional requirements for international students
This program is designed to be completed on a part-time basis and requires 20.0 credits. Students usually finish this program in 1.5 years. If a student needs to decelerate, they should not exceed 2.5 years. Students may apply for transfer into the Master of Legal Studies program prior to completing their certificate and apply all earned credits toward the Master of Legal Studies.
Additional Information
For more information, visit the Graduate Certificate in Criminal Law website.
Program Requirements
LSTU 551 | Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation & Reporting | 4.0 |
LSTU 554 | Risk Assessment and Management | 4.0 |
LSTU 630 | Corrections Law | 4.0 |
LSTU 631 | Criminal Law | 4.0 |
LSTU 632 | Criminal Procedure: Investigations | 4.0 |
Total Credits | 20.0 |
Sample Plan of Study
First Year (Part-Time) | |||||||
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Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
LSTU 630 | 4.0 | LSTU 631 | 4.0 | LSTU 632 | 4.0 | VACATION | |
4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||||
Second Year (Part-Time) | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | ||||
LSTU 551 | 4.0 | LSTU 554 | 4.0 | ||||
4 | 4 | ||||||
Total Credits 20 |