Criminal Justice Administration (online) (Z130)
Graduate Certificate Program
College: Behavioral & Social Sciences
ABSTRACT
The program of graduate study leading to a Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration is intended to prepare criminal justice professionals for their next level of career advancement by providing them with the foundation needed to understand and apply evidence‐based research to their professional endeavors. The four courses included in the Certificate will help students become informed consumers of high‐quality research through instruction by academic faculty and experienced practitioners. Case studies will also be used to help students learn to apply best practices to complicated real‐world challenges, so they can develop a critical and informed understanding of possible criminal justice responses to common problems.
CONTACT
Lester Howard Andrist, Ph.D.
Program Director
2112 Art-Sociology Bldg
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 240-821-4841
Email: landrist@umd.edu
Website: https://www.marylandpla.com/cja-graduate-certificate.html and https://oes.umd.edu/
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- CV/Resume
- Writing Sample (optional)
*Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants: | ||
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | July 26, 2024 | December 20, 2023 |
| International Applicants: | ||
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants. | March 14, 2024 | September 29, 2023 |
RESOURCES AND LINKS:
Program Website: www.marylandpla.com
Application Process: gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/application-process/step-step-guide-applying