Criminology and Criminal Justice

Overview

The Postbaccalaureate certificate Criminology and Criminal Justice 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

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.