Policing Strategies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Police officers, supervisors and commanders require advanced education to address the increasingly complex demands being placed upon them. These demands include improved relationships with the community, communications, diversity and interpersonal skills, effective enforcement strategies and crime analysis, terrorism and homeland security responsibilities and the use of intelligence, information and data in administrative, operational, tactical and strategic decision making. This certificate is specifically designed to address these issues.

The policing strategies certificate requires a total of 18 credit hours. The certificate enhances professional preparedness for those seeking or serving in mid-level law enforcement management positions. It is anticipated that many of the students who enroll in this program will already be employed in the criminal justice system looking to enhance their skills and careers. The proposed CSU program will allow qualified students to receive a post-baccalaureate certificate in Policing Strategies upon successful completion of six three-credit graduate courses. These courses may also be used to fulfill degree requirements within the M.S. in Criminal Justice.