Description
Corrections Leadership is a rapidly growing area of criminal justice. Private, state and federal agencies alike are seeking qualified managers and leaders to meet the changing needs of the twenty-first century. Leaders of correctional facilities and programs should be prepared to meet the challenges of changing policies and effectively deal with the management of budgets, grants, cooperative agreements and other inter-governmental projects.
The certificate program in Corrections Leadership is designed to provide a theoretical and practical knowledge base for correctional practitioners in Criminal Justice, Public Administration and Social Work. The Corrections Leadership certificate program consists of two required courses and two elective courses for a total of 12 credit hours.
Admission
Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online.
Application Due Dates
U.S. Applicants
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Graduate Certificate in Corrections Leadership | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
Requirements
Requirements—12 Credit Hours Minimum
Required Courses—6 Credit Hours
- CJC 5020 Foundations of Corrections (3 credit hours)
- CCJ 6217 Law and Social Control (3 credit hours)
Elective Courses—6 Credit Hours
Choose two of the following courses.
- CCJ 5467 Justice and Safety System Manpower (3 credit hours)
- CCJ 6106 Policy Analysis in Criminal Justice (3 credit hours)
- CCJ 6485 Issues in Justice Policy (3 credit hours)
- PAD 5041 Ethics and Values in Public Administration (3 credit hours)
- PAD 6335 Strategic Planning and Management (3 credit hours)
- PAD 6417 Human Resource Management (3 credit hours)
- SOW 5132 Diverse Client Populations (3 credit hours)
- SOW 5712 Interventions with Substance Abusers (3 credit hours)
Contact Info
Joseph Sanborn, Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-6486
cjgrad@mail.ucf.edu