Official Certificate Program in Criminal Justice Leadership

Central to becoming a justice leader.

Central’s Official Certificate Program in Criminal Justice Leadership provides professionals working in the field with the knowledge of the relevant theories and practices relating to criminal justice leadership. This includes the interpretation and evaluation of research, management of criminal justice employees, development of criminal justice organizations, and implementation of program policy. Graduates learn the fundamental principles and methods needed to effectively lead in criminal justice and related organizations. Courses from the Certificate Program can be applied towards the MA in Criminal Justice Administration.

Program Features

  • Starts every January and August
  • 12-credit program
  • Attend full- or part-time
  • Geared towards professionals in the field
  • Stackable certificate can be credited toward an MA in Criminal Justice Administration
  • Courses offered in online and HyFlex format
  • Access to nationally and internationally recognized experts in policing, probation, cybercrime, hate crimes, and victimization
  • No GMAT/GRE required

Criminal Justice Leadership

Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
Central Welcome Center
(860) 832-2350
graduateadmissions@ccsu.edu

Academic Contact

Michelle Cubellis
Associate Professor
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Graduate Program Director
Criminology & Criminal Justice
R.C. Vance Academic Center
407
860.832.3011
macubellis@ccsu.edu

What You'll Gain

  •  Skills to assist criminal justice agencies with identifying and addressing their research needs.
  • Capacity to apply leadership principles to agency needs and implement appropriate strategies.
  • Ability to apply methods of organizational/program analysis, theoretical concepts, and field experience to identify challenges to organizational effectiveness and suggest methods for improvement.
  • Understanding of how evidence-based practices can be used in the management of the organization