Criminal Behavior Certificate Curriculum
Portland State University’s online Criminal Behavior Certificate program focuses on providing students with a detailed examination of criminal behavior. Program coursework focuses on the unique skills and knowledge students need to understand the complex nature of crime, its causes. The Certificate in Criminal Behavior is awarded by PSU’s College of Urban and Public Affairs, a distinction signaling a high quality education.
As part of the Criminal Behavior Certificate program, students will take all of the courses (24 credit hours) from the list below.
Criminal Behavior Core Classes
| CCJ320 | Theories of Crime | 4 Credits |
| CCJ370 | Women, Crime, and Justice | 4 Credits |
| CCJ410 | Juvenile Offenders | 4 Credits |
| CCJ410 | Crimes of the Powerful | 4 Credits |
| CCJ410 | Offender Rehabilitation | 4 Credits |
| CCJ410 | Correlates of Criminal Behavior | 4 Credits |
Up to 4 credits from another regionally accredited undergraduate institution may be transferred into the Criminal Behavior Certificate online program. Transfer courses must have been taken for a grade, and the grade received must have been a “C” or better. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling program requirements.
To learn more about the Criminal Behavior Certificate contact an Enrollment Advisor by calling 1-866-225-7127. Or click on the “Learn More” button and provide your contact information for an Enrollment Advisor to contact you.
hi, i would like to know how much would be in total for this certificate and how long does it take to get it? and can i get it if i just have my associates in criminal justice degree? thanks!
The Criminal Behavior Certificate is a total of 24 credits and can be completed in 1 year (4 quarters). Tuition per credit hour is the same for all of our programs and is available on our website at: http://online.ccj.pdx.edu/ccj-tuition. Admissions requirements are available at: http://online.ccj.pdx.edu/admission-requirements. Contact an enrollment advisor for more information 866-225-7127
I would like to take criminal behavior certificate courses, what are the prerequisites required? I have no previous college experience.
You need to have 45 transferable college credits to enter any of our undergraduate programs/certificates. Please contact an enrollment advisor for more information 866-225-7127 x 350
I have a BA in Justice that was obtained in 1996. I would like to learn more about the Criminal Behavior course and would like to know what positions both “degrees” would be available to me in the work place.
Thanks for your interest in our program. We will be happy to go over the program and answer your questions. When you have a chance please contact an enrollment advisor at 866-255-7127 x 350.
I am currently a junior undergraduate student, but would like to begin the certification program at your school while still finishing my senior year at my other school; is that possible?
Yes, this is possible. Please contact an enrollment advisor at 866-225-7127 ext. 5155 for specific details on how to accomplish this.