Program Overview

Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

The Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice provides students with the necessary basics of law enforcement, ethics, and criminal behavior for a successful career. This certificate is designed to prepare students for numerous career paths and to be future leaders in the field.

Program Overview

The 30-credit certificate is a thorough introduction to criminal justice, preparing students for various career paths. The core courses familiarize students with the study of crime and provide the skills and background needed to be successful in understanding criminal behavior.

Program Design and Instruction

The program is designed and instructed by criminal justice experts with extensive field experience. Instructors have valuable field experience, covering current policies, trends, and best practices in criminal justice.

Valuable Experiences

Students gain expertise in the complex criminal justice system through relevant courses taught by expert instructors. Opportunities are available through the student Criminal Justice Association to experience site visits to various criminal justice agencies and meet with practitioners in the field.

Career Path

Upon completion of the certificate, students can continue immediately into the bachelor's degree program for criminal justice, applying credits from the certificate to save time and cost. Many courses are offered online and face-to-face, allowing students to flexibly fit their education into their schedule.

Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE Program

The Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE program allows students to earn multiple credentials simultaneously, accelerating their educational goals and making their credits more valuable.

Why a Wilmington University Certificate?

Wilmington University certificate programs teach students the subject-specific knowledge needed to advance in their career or explore a new field. Students can build skills that give them greater opportunities in their evolving field, enjoy flexible schedules, and learn from industry professionals.

Professionals Who Would Benefit From This Program

• Police Officers
  • Law Enforcement
  • Probation Officers
  • Corrections Officers

Program Formats and Locations

Formats

• Traditional Classroom
• Online

Locations

• New Castle
• Online

Program Admission

The admission process for the Criminal Justice certificate program is designed to be straightforward and efficient. Students can learn more about the admissions process and how to start their Criminal Justice certificate.