Basic Criminology Certificate

Additional information available on the Criminal Justice Department website.

This certificate provides an understanding of the causes, consequences, and the prevention of crime in society. Students will understand the nature of crime, how crime is managed, and the impact crime has on society.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Basic Criminology certificate program, students should be able to:

• Discuss the theories of adolescent delinquency, including factors contributing to it
• Discuss the theories of crime causation in relation to crime control
• Critique the criminal justice process and interaction/conflict between criminal justice agencies