Admission and Program Requirements
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Certificate in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management
Michael Kyle, Program Director
Strong Hall 226
417-836-4333
MichaelKyle@MissouriState.edu
Program description
Criminal Justice agency administrators require a specialized combination of knowledge, which includes a foundation in criminal justice policy, policy analysis and research interpretation skills, knowledge of ethical leadership principles, and knowledge of management techniques and or/ financial management. The Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management prepares the student for a leadership role with courses covering these four key areas.
Admissions criteria
To be considered for the program, a student must have a 2.75 grade point average.
Required courses - 12 hours total
| Course(s) | Area of Study | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRM 701 | Criminal Justice Policy | 3 hrs |
| CRM 715 | Leadership and Management in Criminal Justice | 3 hrs |
|
OR
|
Ethics and Leadership in the Public Sector
OR
The Ethics of Justice
|
3 hrs |
| PLS 756 OR PLS 753 |
Financial Management for State and Local Government OR Management Techniques and Organizational Behavior
|
3 hrs |