The Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Diverse Organizations (LDO) from the University of Maryland's Department of Sociology is designed to prepare public safety professionals for the next level of career advancement by providing them with the foundation needed to evaluate and transform their organizations. 

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 a top-ranked department of sociology

​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 Leadership in Diverse Organizations you must successfully complete just four courses worth 3 credits each.

And you're earning more than a certificate! Take comfort in knowing that the 12 credits you earned as part of your certificate 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 evaluate public safety
     organizations.

2. examine human interaction and human behavior to
     solve complex organizational problems.

3. apply leadership strategies to promote diversity and
​     effect organizational change.

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