School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Family and Juvenile Support Services Undergraduate Certificate

Help youth facing legal issues

Ready yourself for a growing need in criminal justice: juvenile support.

This certificate focuses on juvenile delinquency – unlawful conduct by minors (people under 18 years of age).

Gain specialized training on modern families, youth and the legal situations they can face.

Careers and outcomes

In juvenile support, you can do rewarding work that changes lives.

You can boost your career options for fields such as:

  • Case manager/social work
  • Community and non-profit programs
  • Family support services
  • Juvenile justice
  • Youth advocacy

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Choose your certificate

  1. Become a Bear: Apply to Missouri State (if you're not already a current student).
  2. Contact the Academic Advising and Transfer Center to declare a certificate in family and juvenile support services.

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