Ashland University

What you'll study

The certificate consists of five graduate-level seminars and courses delivered across fall, spring and summer sessions. Course titles and credit hours listed by typical session:

• CJ520 Seminar in Criminology — 3 credit hours (Fall, Session B)
• CJ530 Critical Issues in Criminal Justice — 3 credit hours (Fall, Session A)
• CJ510 Constitutional and Legal Issues in Criminal Justice — 3 credit hours (Spring, Session A)
• CJ540 Ethics and Justice — 3 credit hours (Spring, Session B)
• CJ560 Criminal Justice Policy — 3 credit hours (Summer, Session B)

Entry requirements

The official course page provides program delivery, credit hours and contact points but does not list specific admission prerequisites. Prospective applicants should contact the Office of Admissions or the program director for exact entry criteria and any documentation needed.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for leadership and administrative positions across the criminal justice system. Typical pathways named by the program include roles in law enforcement, corrections, courts and government agencies—examples include detective/investigator, correctional administrator, court administrator, probation officer and policy analyst. The page references Bureau of Labor Statistics median pay for police and detectives ($69,160) and an average detective salary from salary.com ($89,300) to indicate potential earnings in related occupations.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page directs readers to tuition rates but does not specify scholarships tied to the certificate. Interested students should review Ashland University’s general tuition and financial aid resources and consult the Office of Admissions for scholarships, payment plans or other funding options.