The Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration (CJA) from the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland is designed to prepare criminal justice professionals for the next level of career advancement by providing them with the foundation needed to understand and apply evidence-based research to their professional endeavors. 

All classes are offered entirely online to accommodate the demands of your busy schedule, and In just 12 months you can earn your Certificate. 

Program Features

  • Weekly online classes
  • 24/7 student support services
  • Networking opportunities with peers
  • Instruction from world-renowned public safety professionals
  • Expertise from the highest ranked graduate program in criminology and criminal justice in the world.  

Who Should Apply?

All professionals who perform duties related to:
  • enforcement of law
  • corrections
  • undercover crime investigation
  • ​public safety education
  • crime data analysis and reporting
  • disaster preparedness
  • dispute mediation
  • juvenile justice
  • social services to victims of crime

 Course Curriculum

To earn your Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration you must successfully complete just four courses worth 3 credits each.

You're earning more than a certificate! Once you have completed the program, take comfort in knowing that the 12 credits you earned can be applied toward a 30-credit Professional Master's degree in Public Safety Leadership and Administration.

Learning Outcomes​
You'll be able to...
1. demonstrate an ability to interpret statistics
     in tables and graphs.

2. understand key statistical methods.

3. demonstrate ability to distinguish between high
     and low quality program and policy evaluations.

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