The Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Executive prepares criminal justice professionals for contemporary executive roles within their organizations in the areas of self-awareness, operations, logistics, human capital, vision and current industry trends.
This certificate is designed to develop innovative executives who care about people and results and who are preparing themselves and their agencies for the challenges of tomorrow. This certificate assists executives in developing the competencies and skills to successfully adapt to new and unforeseen realities.
This certificate program is only available to students in the Valencia College Public Safety Leadership Development Certification Program (PSLDCP).
Total Credit Hours Required: 12 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Program Prerequisites
This certificate program is only available to students in the Valencia College Public Safety Leadership Development Certification Program (PSLDCP).
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
6 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- CJE6120 - Personnel Management in Criminal Justice Organizations (3)
- CCJ6489 - Professionalism in Criminal Justice Organizations (3)
Elective Course
6 Total Credits
- Complete at least 2 of the following:
- CCJ5456 - The Administration of Justice (3)
- CCJ5931 - Contemporary Criminal Justice Strategies (3)
- CCJ6118 - Criminal Justice Organizations (3)
- CCJ6106 - Policy Analysis in Criminal Justice (3)
Grand Total Credits: 12
Application Requirements
Admission is only open to those with a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by UCF who are enrolled in the Public Safety Leadership Development Certification Program (PSLDCP) at the Valencia Criminal Justice Institute. An application to the graduate certificate program, official transcripts, and a letter of acceptance to the Valencia College Public Safety Leadership Development Certification Program must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
Application Deadlines
| Criminal Justice Executive Graduate Certificate | *Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Domestic Applicants | | Jul 1 | Dec 1 | |
| International Applicants | | | | |
*CCJ 5931 can be taken twice in this certificate program as the content of the course changes for each offering.
