The Leadership in Criminal Justice Administration certificate is designed to provide law enforcement executives in the public and private sector with the theoretical and practical knowledge to address current issues in law enforcement. In addition to advanced leadership and managerial coursework, students will explore the contemporary ethical, legal, and intelligence issues facing the police profession.
This exclusive, graduate level certificate is reserved for police leaders who are interested in pursuing command and executive level leadership positions within law enforcement. Coursework, including critical issues in policing, ethics for justice administrators, executive police leadership, and counterterrorism, are designed to prepare high-level police leaders to effectively lead in the current environment.
Current supervisors in the field of law enforcement, the court and corrections who complete the executive police leadership certificate can pursue the following career opportunities:
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 18 |
| Major GPA | 3.0 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
Purpose Statement
The graduate certificate in Criminal Justice Administration is intended for criminal justice practitioners who are interested in (1) advancing in their career and (2) gaining graduate coursework in the criminal justice field, which, combined with their practitioner experience, will provide a pathway towards teaching in many higher education criminal justice programs.
This certificate can be earned as a stand-alone degree or in combination with a Master’s in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Criminal Justice Administration.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Take the following 18 units with a minimum GPA of 3.0:
This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Federal financial aid cannot be used if the certificate is completed as a stand-alone certificate.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.