Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Criminology & Criminal Justice

Our online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Criminology & Criminal Justice is designed to complement your existing bachelor’s degree with a thorough criminal justice education. Designed for working professionals, it’s an online program that can help you extend your career potential, while receiving an advanced education on your schedule. Regardless of whether you have background in criminal justice or not, Portland State University’s online certificate program is intended to prepare you with the knowledge you’ll need to start making an immediate impact in your life and the lives of those around you.

During the program you’ll study crime and address the motivating factors that influence it. Learn to analyze crime using data, theory, and research to develop prevention measures and better enforcement strategies. Gain a general overview of the criminology and criminal justice system before focusing your studies on the areas of criminal justice that most interest you including: white collar crime, juvenile offenders, the role of women in crime, criminal behavior, rehabilitation, and more.

What is Criminology & Criminal Justice?

Criminology & Criminal Justice represents the study of the nature, extent, causes and control of criminal behavior in relation to both individuals and society itself. Simply stated, Criminology and Criminal Justice is the comprehensive study of crime and crime prevention.

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Certificate in Criminology & Criminal Justice Curriculum

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Criminology & Criminal Justice online program is designed as a complement to your existing bachelor’s degree. Learn more about the curriculum.

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Certificate in Criminology & Criminal Justice Overview

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Criminology & Criminal Justice online program from PSU is an extensive criminal justice education designed as a complement to your existing bachelor’s degree.

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Criminology & Criminal Justice Degrees

Portland State University offers five distinct online Criminology and Criminal Justice programs that are each uniquely designed to provide students with a comprehensive and detailed examination of the world of criminal justice.

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