Program Overview

Criminal Justice Advocacy Certificate

Summary

The Criminal Justice Advocacy Certificate (CJAC) is a 15-credit certificate program designed for students working within or planning to work within the criminal justice system. This Certificate is of particular relevance for students that are interested in social work or other related professions such as case managers, psychotherapists, school counselors, community outreach personnel, community correctional officers, community organizers, and those working in the fields of nursing, public health, legal studies and psychology. It focuses on the intersection of law and psychology.

What You’ll Learn

Students who successfully complete this program - by achieving a grade of 2.0 or better for each individual course - will:

1. Identify the historical trends in U.S. criminal justice policies including practices related to multicultural and social justice issues.
2. Evaluate best practices and contemporary models of jail and hospital diversion programs for individuals experiencing crises.
3. Explain the civil laws involved in involuntary treatment and how they impact the effort to protect vulnerable adults.
4. Recognize the potential complications that arise from adverse childhood events.
5. Demonstrate how to work effectively with individuals from a range of relevant professions and from a multicultural perspective.
6. Describe theories to bridge gaps between the ideas of justice and the requirements of the criminal justice system.
7. Incorporate strategies that criminal justice professionals need to resolve ethical dilemmas, and understand the dilemmas faced by others within the justice system.

Courses & Requirements

Program Description:

The Criminal Justice Advocacy Certificate (CJAC) is a 15-credit certificate program designed for students working within or planning to work within the criminal justice system. This Certificate is of particular relevance for students that are interested in social work or other related professions such as case managers, psychotherapists, school counselors, community outreach personnel, community correctional officers, community organizers, and those working in the fields of nursing, public health, legal studies and psychology. It focuses on the intersection of law and psychology.

Certificate of Completion (15 Credits)

Grade of 2.0 or better for each individual course required.

Program Prerequisites:

College placement into ENGL 99 or equivalent.

Core Curriculum (15 Credits)

• CJ 135 Current Issues in Crime and Society
• or
• SOC 135 Current Issues in Crime and Society
• CJ 136 Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution
• or
• SOC 136 Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution
• CJ 137 Theories of Professionalism in Criminal Justice
• or
• SOC 137 Theories of Professionalism in Criminal Justice

Certificate Completion

To have this Certificate added to your transcript, after completion of all required courses please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the Office of Instruction.

Program Advisor:

Sociology Faculty Advisor: Lawrence Clarke

Criminal Justice Faculty Advisor: Linda Forst

Program Information:

Length of Program: 15 Credits Completion Award: Certificate of Completion Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring Approximate Quarterly Costs: $0
(in addition to tuition, books, and parking)

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
| WA-Resident | Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus | Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
---|---|---|---|---
1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67
5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35
12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08
15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees

Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Related Program Options

• Criminal Justice Pre-Major
• Criminal Justice AAAS

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