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.

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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

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-05 00:00:00
Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-05 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 786 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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.

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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

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Portland

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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