Post-Baccalaureate Criminal Justice Administration Certificate
Xavier University’s graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration is designed for working professionals ready to transition into leadership roles. This 9 credit hour graduate certificate is grounded in the real-world applications of management, human resources and accounting in contemporary prisons, probation, parole and the juvenile justice system.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Applicants are notified of the admission decision as soon as possible.
Applicants to the Online Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration must meet the following requirements: Due to state regulations regarding the delivery of distance education, as well as requirements of each individual state board of nursing, Xavier is not currently able to accept applications from all states into all of its online programs. Xavier welcomes students from outside the United States to enroll in its online programs. However, some countries do not formally recognize foreign online degrees. This may have implications for enrolling in subsequent degree programs or for securing employment requiring these credentials. It is students’ responsibility to determine whether the online degree will be recognized in their country of residence or in any country in which they plan to work. Additionally, students should inquire in their country of residence how the collection of student data may be used and whether they will be subject to additional withholding taxes in addition to the cost of tuition. Note: International students in the U.S. cannot enroll in an online degree program to fulfill the legal requirement for an F-1 or J-1 visa.
ATTN: Admission Processing Center
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207-5131
xuadmit@xavier.edu
View the complete list of approved states on the State Authorization page. Students must reside and complete practicum hours in approved states only.
Tuition
- MS..............$739
Fees
- Student ID Fee..............$15
- Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking full-time..............$15 (per semester)
- Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking part-time..............$10 (per semester)
For the full, official listing, please visit xavier.edu/costs.
Xavier University reserves the right to correct any computational or clerical errors.
Why Choose Xavier Online?
Gain the administrative knowledge and ethical foundation required to lead in the field of criminal justice.
This program was designed for busy professionals. Earn your credentials without stepping away from your career.
Experience an education rooted in Cura Personalis (care for the whole person) and a commitment to changing the world for the better.
Benefit from personalized attention from faculty who are active practitioners in the field.
Curriculum (9 credit hours)
Our 9 credit hour Criminal Justice Administration Certificate is designed to fit the schedule of working professionals while ensuring you meet the highest academic standards.This course introduces the basic concepts and techniques of fund accounting and the financial reporting for governmental and not-for-profit entities.
Additional course coverage includes identifying and applying appropriate accounting and reporting standards for government and private not-for-profit organizations, preparing fund basis and government-wide statements for state and local governments, preparing financial statements for private not-for-profit organizations, using nonfinancial performance measures to evaluate governmental and not-for-profit entities and describing auditing requirements for these entities.
Special attention will also be paid to forensic accounting and auditing, with emphasis on the audit of financial statements, and methods of examination relating to prevention and detection of fraud.