The Certificate in Public Safety offers a broad overview of law enforcement and its relationship to the other elements in the criminal justice process. It is useful to sworn and nonsworn personnel, as well as to those seeking employment in law enforcement. The certificate also provides excellent transition into the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program.  

General Education (9 cr.)

• ENG-W 131 Reading, Writing and Inquiry I (3 cr.)
• SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking (3 cr.)
• PSY-P 101 Introduction to Psychology I (3 cr.) OR SOC-S 161 Principles of Sociology (3 cr.)

Criminal Justice (18 cr.)

• SPEA-J 101 American Criminal Justice System (3 cr.)
• SPEA-J 301 Substantive Criminal Law (3 cr.)
• SPEA-J 310 Introduction to Administrative Process (3 cr.)
• SPEA-J 321 American Policing (3 cr.)
• SPEA-J 320 Criminal Investigation (3 cr.) OR SPEA-J 322 Criminalistics (3 cr.)
• SPEA-J 370 Seminar in Criminal Justice (3 cr.)

TOTAL: 27 credit hours

Correctional Management Certificate

The Correctional Management Certificate offers a broad overview and understanding of how the development and implementation of effective managerial skills can have a positive impact on the correctional process and to increase your own personal career mobility. The certificate also provides excellent transition into the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree programs.

Required Courses  

• J 101 American Criminal Justice System (3 cr.)
• J 304 Correctional Law (3 cr.)
• J 331 Corrections (3 cr.)
• J 370 Correctional Administration (3 cr.)
• J 370 Correctional Counseling (3 cr.)

Note: Other SPEA courses with an advisor's consent

TOTAL: 15 credit hours