Upskill with a graduate-level certificate in Managing Adult and Juvenile Populations!
If you are, or want to be, a professional who works with youth or adults who are in contact with the criminal justice system as victims, justice-involved individuals, or their family members - this graduate certificate is for you!
About the Program
15 Credit Hours | Online or In-Person | Designed for Public Service Professionals
Advance your career in criminal justice with a focused, interdisciplinary certificate that bridges the gap between law enforcement and social services. This 5-course graduate-level program equips you with the tools to better serve individuals and communities through evidence-based practices and cross-sector collaboration.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Juvenile Justice & Delinquency: Understand the full spectrum of the juvenile justice process and the social factors influencing youth behavior.
- Risk & Needs Assessment: Learn to evaluate an individual’s likelihood of criminal behavior and identify targeted intervention strategies.
- Crisis Response: Gain practical skills to support individuals in acute psychological or emotional distress.
- Substance Use & Recovery: Explore the root causes of substance use disorders and their long-term impact on individuals and communities.
- Integrated Practice: Apply social work principles to criminal justice settings to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism.
Whether you're in law enforcement, corrections, probation, or community outreach, this certificate provides a competitive edge in today’s evolving justice landscape.
Course Requirements
- CRCJ 8080 Seminar in Juvenile Justice
- CRCJ 8850 Risk/Needs Assessment Instruments
- SOWK 8686 Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Alcohol/Drug Use and Addiction
- SOWK 8886 Seminar course (select one):
- Trauma and Resilience,
- Crisis Intervention, or
- Advanced Clinical Skills
- One CRCJ or SOWK course of your choice (approved by advisor), could include an internship to gain experience
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Direct additional questions to Dr. Mark Foxall: markfoxall@nebraska.edu