Official Certificate Program in Victim's Advocacy

Central to advocating for others.

Central’s Official Certificate Program in Victim’s Advocacy provides professionals working in the field with the knowledge of the relevant theories and practices relating to victims and their experiences in the Criminal Justice System. Relevant topics include domestic violence, mental health, victimization, women’s issues, and hate crimes. 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 risk assessment, forensic counseling, offender profiling, and offender populations (sex offenders & juveniles).
  • No GMAT/GRE required

Victim's Advocacy, OCP

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

What You'll Gain

  • Skills to effectively navigate victims through the criminal justice system while addressing their unique needs.
  • Capacity to understand different victim experiences in the Criminal Justice System and the impact this has on recovery.
  • Understanding of methods used to empirically study and understand victims and victimization experiences