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Professional Certificate in Criminal Justice

Advance your criminal justice career with Montreat College’s Professional Certificate in Criminal Justice. In just six months, gain practical knowledge and leadership skills rooted in biblical ethics to better serve and lead within law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
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Montreat College’s Professional Certificate in Criminal Justice equips working professionals with a strong foundation in criminal justice systems and administration. Through a Christ-centered approach, students study the structure and operation of criminal justice institutions, develop effective leadership and administrative skills, and examine how diversity and multicultural issues impact justice outcomes. Graduates emerge better prepared to lead with integrity, make informed decisions, and engage their communities with fairness and compassion.

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At Montreat College, we understand the unique challenges adult learners face. That's why we've created a program that empowers you to balance work, family, and education without compromising your career ambitions.
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Montreat College offers a wide range of degree programs and certificates in fields such as Business Administration, Education, Counseling, and more. Our programs are designed to align with industry trends and provide you with the skills employers are seeking.

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Tuition: $445 per credit hour
Student Fees: $250 per semester // Graduation: $100

CRIM 1111 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credit hours)

Course descriptions: This course provides an overview of the criminal justice system and examines the basic facets and components of criminal justice at the local, state and federal levels.  

Course objectives: 

  • Students will be able to define the different levels and types of crimes (i.e., felonies & misdemeanors, crimes against persons, property, and public order. 
  • Students will be able to describe the components of the criminal justice system and how each interacts with and depends upon the others.. 
  • Students will be able to compare the characteristics of local, state, and federal criminal justice professions. 
  • Students will be able to describe the different strategies used in the hiring process of criminal justice professions. 
  • Students will be able to integrate Biblical principles that address contemporary issues and concerns within the field of criminal justice. 

 

CRIM 3320: Criminal Justice Administration (3 credit hours)

Course descriptions: A study of leadership theory as it relates to the effective administration and management of a criminal justice agency.  The course also examines decision-making, finance and budgeting, recruitment and selection of personnel, training, and policy development.  Prerequisite: CRIM 1111   

Course objectives:  

  • Students will be able to describe the structure and operation of criminal justice agencies. 
  • Students will be able to define the basic principles of effective administration and leadership. 
  • Students will be able to identify and explain administration and leadership issues of criminal justice organizations. 
  • Students will be able to evaluate contemporary issues in management related to: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. 
  • Students will be able to integrate ethical and Biblical considerations to criminal justice administration. 

 

CRIM 3630: Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice (3 credits hours)

Course descriptions: A study of the full range of individual differences across the spectrum of the criminal justice system.  Includes discussions of diversity based on experience, age, race, gender, socio-economic class and disabilities, and how these variances impact everyone within the criminal justice system.  Prerequisite: CRIM 1111   

Course objectives:  

  • Students will be able describe the concepts of diversity and multiculturalism in the American society. 
  • Students will be able to identify and explain the impact of racism on law, crime and justice. 
  • Students will be able to evaluate the role of diversity in social groups with regard to their interactions with the criminal justice system. 
  • Students will be able to analyze the direct and indirect affect race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and other attributes have on the treatment of individuals by the different components of the criminal justice system. 
  • Students will be able to analyze the challenges and discuss possible solutions to problems of minority discrimination within the criminal justice system. 

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