Graduate Certificate in Public Administration for Criminal Justice Professionals

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What You’ll Learn

The Certificate in Public Administration for Criminal Justice Professionals is a focused, affordable, and fast-paced option for current criminal justice professionals who want to develop the knowledge and skills they need to fill administration and management positions in public sector organizations and agencies. It’s ideal for students who don’t want the time commitment of a longer degree or who would simply like additional education in the area of administration.

This online graduate certificate program will give you a realistic look at management within the public safety, homeland security, and social service fields with an emphasis on budgeting, grant writing, strategic planning, and assessment. The interactive instructional software used to deliver online courses not only provides the flexibility that working professionals need, but is structured to emphasize collaboration and critical thinking.

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Keys to Success

To be successful in this program, students need to be passionate about public administration and criminal justice and driven to gain the skills needed for management positions. South College provides tutoring support, frequent access to experienced professors, and available Math and Writing Labs for assistance with core skills.

Continuing Education

Applicants to this program are required to have a bachelor’s degree. If you wish to continue your education in this field after receiving your certificate, you may be interested in one of these programs:

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Accreditation or Approval

South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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Amounts for tuition, fees, books, and supplies are subject to change. South College follows the required methodology provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for the reporting of employment information for graduates. This information is compiled on an annual basis and published via the institution website each year for graduates during the most recently completed reporting year (July 1-June 30). For more detailed information related to the calculation of graduate employment rates, please click here.

Success at South College

The thing we like most about attending South College is the amazing instructors we have had who encourage us in school, help whenever needed, and always go the extra mile for their students. If we decide to further our degree we are going to come back to South College.

- Amanda and Breanna Brown, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

One of the major reasons I chose South College was for the smaller class sizes. It allows more one-on-one time between students and professors, which enhances the learning experience for me.

- Elizabeth Frerichs, Bachelor of Science in Health Science

I went to college originally straight out of high school with the intent of majoring in musical performance with a concentration in theoretical studies. I was not prepared to for college at that point, so I decided to gain some experience and maturity by joining the work force full-time. After working for 10 years, I felt it was time to try school again.

- Adam Hatcher, Bachelor of Business Administration

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