Intent to Complete a Certificate in Criminal Justice

The certificate in criminal justice is designed for non-majors who are interested in pursuing topics related to criminal justice. The certificate provides a foundation of the criminal justice system (CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice) and theories of crime and criminal behavior (CRJ 200 Criminology). Students then can complete a criminal justice elective to expand on a specific topic/issue related to crime and justice.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CRJ 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CRJ 200	Criminology	3
Criminal Justice Elective		3
Total Hours		9

This is an FHSU advisory certificate. Advisory certificates are typically 9-15 hours of coursework.  The certificates are designed by FHSU faculty to provide students a guide to choosing courses that introduce and develop a subject knowledge and/or skills.  These certificates may be used to select a focus within a major, to develop additional knowledge and skills to complement a major, or to pursuing a topic of interest with open elective hours.  

Courses taken as part of an advisory certificate are listed on the student's transcript, however the advisory certificate is not listed on the transcript. Many FHSU departments provide a completion certificate that students may use to show they completed the advised coursework, and talk about what it added to their degree.  Non-degree students may complete the classes outlined in an advisory certificate and receive a completion certificate if offered by the department, however they are not enrolled in a degree plan or eligible for student aid.