Program Overview

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Law Enforcement Administration Graduate Certificate Program

The Law Enforcement Administration Graduate Certificate program is designed for law enforcement professionals seeking to advance their careers into managerial roles. This program provides a comprehensive analysis of criminal justice organizations, policing, and program analysis, including cross-disciplinary topics such as public administration.

Program Description

The graduate certificate program in Law Enforcement Administration is designed for law enforcement professionals who have already obtained a bachelor's degree. The curriculum provides a solid foundational understanding of law enforcement agency administration, leadership, and policy analysis.

At a Glance

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

Degree Requirements

The program requires 15 credit hours.

• Required Courses (9 credit hours):
  • CRJ 512 Seminar in Policing (3)
  • CRJ 516 Seminar in Criminal Justice Organization and Management (3) or CRJ 574 Executive Leadership Principles in Public Safety (3)
  • CRJ 527 Police Accountability (3)
• Restricted Electives (6 credit hours):
  • Students should see the academic unit for the approved restricted elective course list. Restricted electives may be substituted with approval of the academic unit.
• Culminating Experience: None required

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.
• Eligibility: Applicants are eligible to apply if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
• GPA Requirement: 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 in an applicable master's degree program.
• Application Requirements for Nondegree-Seeking Students:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts of undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate coursework
  • A written statement of career and educational goals
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Current resume
  • Proof of English proficiency
• Application Requirements for Graduate Degree-Seeking Students:
  • Graduate admission application
  • A written statement of career and educational goals

Tuition Information

Information on tuition and financial aid options is available to help students understand their costs and potential funding sources.

Attend Online

The program is offered online with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Application Deadlines

• Fall, Spring, Summer Sessions: Rolling deadlines for online sessions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Critically apply management and organizational theories to issues in contemporary law enforcement practice.
• Demonstrate competence in explaining the role of proactive accountability measures in creating fairer and more effective law enforcement agencies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Law Enforcement Administration Graduate Certificate program find a strong job market in the public and private sectors, including supervisory and management positions in criminal justice agencies at federal, state, and local levels.