Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Managing Juvenile and Adult Populations
- A graduate certificate designed for professionals who work with youth and adults who are in contact with the criminal justice system as victims, offenders, or family members.
- The 15-hour program (5 graduate level courses) targets pre-selected criminal justice and social work courses, which can be completed online or on-campus in the evening.

A certificate designed for professionals working with juvenile and adult offenders.
Course Requirements
- CRCJ 8080 Seminar in Juvenile Justice
- CRCJ 8850 Risk/Needs Assessment Instruments
- SOWK 8886 Topical Seminar (Choose from Trauma and Resilience, Crisis Intervention, or Advanced Clinical Skills)
- SOWK 8686 Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Alcohol/Drug Use and Addiction
- One 3 Credit Elective in CRCJ or SOWK approved by Master's Program Coordinator, or an internship
How to Apply
- Submit your college transcripts and a letter of application stating how the certificate will help you achieve your professional goals online to Graduate Studies.
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For More Information
Please read the Graduate Certificate Handbook for more information. Additional questions regarding the Graduate Certificate in Managing Juvenile and Adult Populations can be directed to Bob Houston.