Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Corrections Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate program is designed to provide students with a solid foundational understanding of correctional administration, leadership, and policy analysis. This program is ideal for individuals who have already earned a bachelor's degree and are seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in corrections management.

Program Description

The graduate certificate program in corrections management offers coursework in criminal justice organizations, corrections and community supervision, and institutional management, as well as cross-disciplines such as public administration. The program is designed to help students strategically navigate the complexities of corrections management with confidence.

At a Glance

• College/School: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
• Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Stackable Certificates

Students can complete two graduate certificate programs and combine them into a Master of Advanced Study degree, giving them ultimate flexibility to build their own master’s degree.

Degree Requirements

The program requires 15 credit hours, including:

• Required Core (9 credit hours)
  • CRJ 514 Seminar in Corrections (3)
  • CRJ 516 Seminar in Criminal Justice Organization and Management (3)
  • CRJ 529 Community Corrections (3)
• Electives (6 credit hours)
  • Students should see the academic unit for the approved course list.
  • A culminating experience is not required for this program.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
• Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• All applicants must submit:
  • Graduate admission application
  • Official transcripts
  • Written statement of career and educational goals
  • Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Attend Online

ASU Online offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: Rolling deadline
• Spring: Rolling deadline
• Summer: Rolling deadline

Program Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes include:

• Apply management and organizational theories to issues in contemporary correctional practice.
• Assess the effectiveness of community corrections programs and interventions and their role in promoting evidence-based supervision strategies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the corrections leadership and management graduate certificate program find a strong job market in the public and private sectors. Employment opportunities include supervisory and management positions in criminal justice agencies (federal, state, and local).