If you have an associate's degree or have worked in criminal justice, law enforcement, or the military within the past 18 months, this online certificate program is designed to help you qualify for managerial or supervisory criminal justice positions. With Kaplan University's Web-based training, you study the foundational knowledge and skills required to become an effective manager or supervisor without interrupting your work schedule or other obligations.

 Program Highlights 

This innovative program is intended to teach you to identify and understand management theories and functions central to criminal justice organizations. Your online coursework will focus on the roles managers play in establishing a successful social framework, including:

  • Analyzing the role of supervisors and managers in criminal justice with a focus on leadership development and management practices
  • Exploring how human and organizational behavior affect organization outcomes
  • Motivating personnel, supporting organizational goals and missions, managing conflicts, and evaluating employee performances

 Curriculum for the Management and Supervision Certificate in Criminal Justice 

    Courses Credits
    College Composition II
    Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
    Criminology I
    Courses Credits
    Applied Criminal Justice Ethics 6
    Supervisory Practices in Criminal Justice 6
    Organizational Behavior in Criminal Justice Organizations 6
    Human Resource Development for the Criminal Justice Professional 6
    Employment and Policy Law for Supervisors and Managers 6
    Application of Management Theory to Criminal Justice Organizations* 6
    Managing Criminal Justice Organizations* 6
    Total Program Requirements 36

 Prepare for Future Studies 

The credits you earn in fulfillment of this certificate are transferable to Kaplan University School of Criminal Justice degree programs. When the time is right, come back and earn your associate's or bachelor's degree online at Kaplan University.

 What Are the Career Opportunities? 

The Management and Supervision Certificate in Criminal Justice program is designed to provide you with specialized knowledge necessary to seek managerial or supervisory positions in a broad range of criminal justice areas. Apply for leadership positions in corrections, corporate or environmental crime investigation, criminal investigation, federal or state law enforcement, loss prevention, private or public security, probation and parole, postal service inspection, substance abuse, and social work.

For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour$371.00
Total program requirements36
Total cost of tuition$13,356.00

This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. Effective June 5, 2010, a minimum tuition deposit, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, is required at the time of enrollment. The deposit will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs. Refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Kaplan University offers tuition discounts to active-duty military servicemembers and veterans. Call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor.

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