Program Description

The Professional Communication - Criminal Justice Certificate has been designed to blend communication course content with Criminal Justice Studies program content to develop professional communication skills, which employer surveys indicate are highly needed.

Approximate Program Cost

$2,519
Tuition & Fees: $2,408
Books & Supplies: $111

Financial Aid

Not Available
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Availability

Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.

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Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Communicate clearly and concisely in a variety of contexts and with a variety of receivers
  • Write effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes

Courses

The Professional Communication - Criminal Justice Certificate is a 15 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

Communication For Law Enforcement Professionals 3.00
Report Documentation 3.00
Written Communication 3.00
English Composition 1 3.00
Oral/interpersonal Communication 3.00
Speech 3.00
Intro To Mass Communication 3.00
Technical Reporting 3.00
English Composition 2 3.00

Credit for Prior Learning Available

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