Criminology and Criminal Justice, Graduate Certificate | Portland State University | Portland, United States
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About

This Criminology and Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate program from Portland State University is designed to complement your existing bachelor’s degree regardless of whether you have a background in criminal justice. 

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Overview

The Criminology and Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate program from Portland State University will provide you with the knowledge and skills that support a career change or career advancement in the fields of criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, public policy, and more. In this certificate program, you’ll study crime and address the factors that increase crime as well as prevent it. Learn to analyze crime using data, theory, and research to develop prevention measures and better crime control strategies.

Designed for both working and aspiring criminal justice professionals, this certificate from Portland State's nationally renowned criminal justice and criminology program enables you to develop cutting-edge skills that expand your career horizons in the protective services and legal professions.

Career opportunities:

Whether you're new to the field of criminal justice, or an experienced professional seeking to update or expand your knowledge, the online post-bac Criminology and Criminal Justice certificate offer a practical pathway to career development.

Jobs in the criminology and criminal justice include police officers, deputies, probation/parole officers, correctional officers, private security, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, magistrates and legal assistants, victim advocates, case managers, federal law enforcement, policy, and crime analysts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Theories of Crime and Justice
  • Crime Control Strategies
  • Criminal Justice Research
  • Criminal Law and Legal Reasoning
  • Policing in America
    • Punishment and Corrections

    Key information

    Start dates & application deadlines

    Credits

    40 SCH

    Delivered

    On Campus

    Academic requirements

    GPA admission requirements GPA
    2.5

    Other requirements

    General requirements

    • You must have a cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale.
    • Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement. You may be admitted to Portland State University and an Intensive English Language Program (IELP) pathway if you do not meet PSU's English Language Proficiency Requirement. Learn more about PSU’s English language programs.

    Tuition Fee

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    • International

      25080 USD/full
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 627 USD per credit
    • National

      25080 USD/full
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 627 USD per credit
    • In-State

      8280 USD/full
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 207 USD per credit

    Living costs for Portland

    1271 - 2262 USD /month
    Living costs

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    Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Criminology and Criminal Justice.

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    Provided by university
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Jan 2024
    Honors Laurels Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Portland State University
    Portland, United States
    Provided by university
    Grant
    8000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    International Elite Scholar & Diversity Award
    Merit-based

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    Portland State University
    Portland, United States
    Provided by university
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    International Achievement Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Portland State University
    Portland, United States
    Independent provider
    Grant
    200000 INR
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Education Future International Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Education Future
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    04 Feb 2024
    Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Mar 2024
    BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
    Merit-based Need-based

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    BeArt-Presets
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Sep 2023
    Zinda Law Group Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Zinda Law Group
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    06 Nov 2023
    Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Ayn Rand Institute
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2023
    Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Pinsky Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    17 Oct 2023
    College JumpStart Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    College JumpStart Scholarship
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2500 USD
    Deadline
    13 Feb 2024
    Community Impact Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C.
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2023
    Rahuldev Gandhi Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Rahuldev Gandhi
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    18 Dec 2023
    The Gold Law Firm Challenge Yourself Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    The Gold Law Firm
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    19 Feb 2024
    Out-of-State Student Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Fawell & Fawell
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    19 Sep 2023
    Leadership Excellence Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Law Office of Philip W. Moore, Jr.
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Oct 2023
    Eric Dalius MuzicSwipe Giving 2023
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Eric Dalius Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 GBP
    Deadline
    31 Jan 2024
    1st Formations Business Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    1st Formations
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 CAD
    Deadline
    10 Jan 2024
    Law Office of Philip R. Nathe Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Law Office of Philip R.
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    28 Sep 2023
    Saagar Govil Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Saagar Govil
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    06 Dec 2023
    Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Schwartz Injury Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    15 Jan 2024
    Bihm Firm Conflict Conquerer Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    The Bihm Law Firm
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    20 Dec 2023
    Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship
    Need-based

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    HOGGATT Injury Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2250 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Central Illinois Section Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Society of Women Engineers
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Carol Stephens SWE Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Society of Women Engineers
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1250 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Merit-based

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    Society of Women Engineers
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Merit-based Need-based

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    Society of Women Engineers
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    17 Oct 2023
    The Hatton Law Firm Aspire Higher Scholarship
    Need-based

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    The Hatton Law Firm
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2500 USD
    Deadline
    28 Sep 2023
    Goostree Law Group Bright Futures Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Goostree Law Group
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2023
    Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C.
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    05 Feb 2024
    Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    SWE Boston Section Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Society of Women Engineers
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1250 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Ellen Hippeli Memorial Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Society of Women Engineers
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Dorothy Lemke Howarth Memorial Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Society of Women Engineers
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Dorothy P. Morris Scholarship
    Need-based

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    Society of Women Engineers
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    15 May 2024
    OptimizeMyFirm Legal Marketing Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Optimize My Firm
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    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    01 Jan 2024
    Brown Hudner Navy Scholarship
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    Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (MCSF)
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    2500 USD
    Deadline
    01 May 2024
    CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    CodeWizardsHQ
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    21 Nov 2023
    Law Office of Jae Lee Immigrant Student Scholarship (Spring 2024)
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    Law Office of Jae Lee
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    01 May 2024
    Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    WEAR & I
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    Grant
    1250 USD
    Deadline
    15 Oct 2023
    Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    SHAPE America
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    15 Jan 2024
    Cyril McNiff Memorial Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    IDTANA
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jan 2024
    John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund
    Merit-based Need-based

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    National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    10 Oct 2023
    CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship
    Need-based

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    CouponBirds
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Jan 2024
    Women in STEM StudySoup Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    StudySoup
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    04 Dec 2023
    Future Innovator Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    StudySoup
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
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    The Tall Clubs International Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Get-Scholarship
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    Grant
    40000 AUD
    Deadline
    30 Sep 2023
    Veterans’ Fund Undergraduate Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    American Australian Association (AAA)
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    Grant
    40000 AUD
    Deadline
    30 Sep 2023
    Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    American Australian Association (AAA)
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    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    15 Jan 2024
    Fighting Bullying With Technology
    Merit-based

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    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    11 Mar 2024
    Rising Stars Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney
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    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    08 Jan 2024
    The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    The Crowder Law Firm
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    19 Feb 2024
    The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
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    Blossom Law
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    04 Dec 2023
    Collins Rupp, P.C. Moving Forward Scholarship
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    Collins Rupp, P.C.
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    1500 USD
    Deadline
    31 Mar 2024
    The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    IELTSing
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2023
    Clean And Recovery Scholarship Essay Contest
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2023
    $1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
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    Verified Scholarships
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    500 USD
    Deadline
    09 Jun 2024
    VRL Scholarship Program
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
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    High School Essay Contest
    Merit-based

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    International Bipolar Foundation
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    1000 GBP
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    1500 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2023
    Addiction Awareness Scholarship
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    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2023
    Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
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    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Dec 2023
    Go Digital Scholarship Program
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    965 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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    3000 USD
    Deadline
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    Merit-based Need-based

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