Each class in the certificate program is 3 semester credits, which translates to 45 contact hours per semester. Each class will explore 10 – 15 different explicit topics.
Students may choose three of four classes to help provide some degree of focus for each individual’s interest as well as to add some flexibility for the enrollment schedule. If students select CJ 809 Issues in Criminal Justice as one of the classes, they must be sure they enroll in the Public/Private Partnerships in Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security section.
To obtain the certificate, students must successfully complete three of the following courses:
Once students enroll in their third class, they will need to fill out an application for the certificate. After enrollment and passing grades are confirmed, the certificate will be mailed to the address provided.
If you are not enrolled in a degree-granting program at Michigan State University, you will need to enroll as a Lifelong Education student. You will find information about Lifelong Education at the Office of the Registrar's website.
Lifelong Education students will need assistance enrolling, and can contact Graduate Program Coordinator Mike Chapko for help.
Program Information