You aren't just law enforcement. You're a leader.

At University of the Cumberlands, our graduate-level online criminal justice management certificate program is designed to accommodate law enforcement officers who aspire to work in leadership-specific roles. This Kentucky-based online certificate in criminal justice management program provides you with the knowledge, experience, and tactics you'll need to guide your community protection efforts into the future. It's the perfect stepping-stone for you to take your career as a law enforcement officer in a new direction, perhaps into a criminal justice administration or leadership role for your municipality or precinct. Our Criminal Justice Management Certificate program will help you accomplish your goals.

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Programs & Requirements

Programs & Requirements

Criminal Justice Management Certificate

The Criminal Justice Management Certificate is a graduate-level online certificate open to members of law enforcement in the state of Kentucky and all across the United States. All coursework is delivered in a 100% asynchronous format. Each course is delivered by graduate faculty of the University of the Cumberlands Department of Criminal Justice.

Course Requirements

Mission & Goals

The criminal justice management certificate program builds upon your foundational knowledge and skills in criminal justice, preparing you for new management roles in the field.

Strengthen your leadership skills among diverse groups.

Understand the fundamentals of justice administration.

Develop administrative skills within the field of law enforcement.

Enhance your skills in critical thinking and communication.

Practice applying social science research methods in appropriate situations.

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Criminal Justice Certificate Careers & Outcomes

All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Criminal Investigator: $83,170

Criminal Investigator: $83,170

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Project Management Specialist: $94,500

Project Management Specialist: $94,500

Project management specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, staffing, and other details of a project.

Police Officer: $66,020

Police Officer: $66,020

Police officers protect lives and property. Detectives and criminal investigators gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.

Emergency Management Director: $76,730

Emergency Management Director: $76,730

Emergency management directors prepare plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters or other emergencies. They also help lead the response during and after emergencies.

Lawyer: $127,990

Lawyer: $127,990

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal proceedings or transactions.

Administrative Manager: $99,290

Administrative Manager: $99,290

Administrative services and facilities managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently.

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Common Questions

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Faculty Experts in Criminal Justice

Learn more about your future criminal justice professors. 

Dr. Elizabeth S. Marsal

Dr. Elizabeth S. Marsal

Adjunct Professor
Criminal Justice
Master in Criminal Justice

Dr. Elizabeth S. Marsal

Contact Information

elizabeth.marsal [at] ucumberlands.edu
Robert Stephens

Robert Stephens

Adjunct Professor
Criminal Justice
Master in Criminal Justice

Robert Stephens

Contact Information

robert.stephens [at] ucumberlands.edu
Dr. Bo Bennett

Dr. Bo Bennett

Adjunct Faculty
Criminal Justice
Master in Criminal Justice

Dr. Bo Bennett

Contact Information

boderick.bennett [at] ucumberlands.edu

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