Program Overview

Program Overview

The Rutgers University Program in Juvenile Justice and Youth Development has been established to recruit, train, and retain a workforce that is prepared to address the demands of juvenile justice and work with young people involved with the justice system.

Program Description

The Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Certificate Program is a 10-course series that draws from the fields of psychology, social work, criminal justice, law, and education. Program participants may include:

• Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Professionals
• Probation and Court Service Professionals
• Judges
• Social Workers
• Prosecuting Attorneys
• Public Defenders
• Guardians Ad Litem and Child Law Attorneys
• Educational Staff and Advocates
• Behavioral Health Providers and Clinicians
• Federal, State, and Local Policy Makers and Advocates
• Other professionals working with justice-involved youth

Certificate Program Benefits

The benefits of participation in the certificate program include:

• 100% online with a flexible schedule: Access all courses from anywhere, and complete the program at a pace that works for you or within as little as six months.
• Expert instructors: The best and brightest in the field serve as instructors for this program and are eager to share their expertise.
• Career growth: Adding this credential from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey to your resume can open up opportunities for advancement in your field.
• Continuing Legal Education Credits (CLEs) included
• Networking: All courses offer opportunities for discussion and collaboration with fellow students consisting of current and emerging leaders in the field of juvenile justice.
• Getting started is simple: There are no prerequisites and no application process for this program. You can register for the full certificate or enroll in one or more individual courses.
• Student support: A dedicated team is available to assist with any questions or technical issues.
• Be a part of the change: The multidisciplinary knowledge and experience gained from this program will prepare you to address the demands of juvenile justice and work in innovative ways to improve outcomes for young people involved with the justice system.