The Certificate of Proficiency in Juvenile Justice provides a strong theoretical and applied foundation for those interested in the American juvenile justice system. This interdisciplinary program builds upon the basic elements of the American criminal justice system by incorporating coursework from allied social sciences disciplines relevant to juvenile delinquency, juvenile courts, and human dynamics.
Degree Requirements
The curriculum includes 20-21 total hours depending upon which elective classes you decide to take. All CJ students are encouraged to meet with a CJ faculty advisor annually for course and program advisement. The can answer questions about general education requirements.
Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” in all courses counted towards the completion of the certificate (no “C-” or lower grades allowed).
Program Requirements: Students obtaining this certificate are required to complete 20-21 credit hours.
If you are in a catalog year prior to 2025, please review the .
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Required Core Courses (12 credit hours)
- CJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
- CJ 2330 - Juvenile Justice (3)
- CJ 2360 - Juvenile Law and Procedure (3)
- CJ 4860 INT - Criminal Justice Internship (3)
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Elective Courses (8-9 credit hours)
Select three classes listed below.
- CJ 3620 - Essential Skills for Criminal Justice Professionals (3)
- CHF 2400 SS/CC - Family Relations (3)
- COMM 2110 HU CEL - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication (3)
- COMM 2550 - Communication in Professional Settings (3)
- COMM 3000 - Communication Theory (3)
- COMM 3060 - Listening and Interviewing (3)
- FAM 3550 GLB - Diverse Families (3)
- FAM 4400 - The Family in Stress (3)
- PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology (3)
- PSY 3020 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (3)
- PSY 3140 - Adolescent Psychology (3)
- SOC 1020 SS/CC - Contemporary Social Issues (3)
- SOC 2600 - Families in Society (3)
- SOC 3260 - Juvenile Delinquency (3)
- SW 1010 SS CEL - Introduction to Generalist Social Work (3)
- SW 2100 SS - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3)
- SW 3200 - Child and Family Welfare (2)
