This online criminal justice certificate is a graduate program offering law enforcement, corrections or probation officers an opportunity to strengthen their leadership and management skills in order to better serve their departments and their communities while opening the door to career advancement. In addition, this certificate is ideally suited for those who interact with criminal justice professionals.
Officers completing the graduate certificate program may apply all 12 credits earned to Marquette's master of arts in
public service with a specialization in criminal justice administration. To find out more, visit
http://www.marquette.edu/cps/public_svc_criminal_justice.shtml
"My educational experience has allowed me the ability to make a difference in the community, with individuals, and within my career. It created a network with law enforcement professionals to share ideas so that the public is better served."
Alex Ramirez, Police Lieutenant, Milwaukee Police Department
Graduate Certificate in Law Enforcement Leadership and Management '09, Master's in Public Service '09
"Higher education plays a pivitol role in law enforcement. The three members of the Menomonee Falls Police Department who have furthered their education as graduates of the Marquette College of Professional Studies have gained knowledge and confidence, confirming the decision to promote them."
Chief Anna M. Ruzinski, Menomonee Falls Police Department
Students must complete 12 credit hours online (four classes noted below), and students typically complete the program in one to two years.
| Class # | Class Title | Credit Hours |
| CJAD 6510 | Policies in Policing |
3 credit hours |
| CJAD 6511 | Legal Issues in Law Enforcement |
3 credit hours |
| PUBS 6571 | Economics and Budgeting of Policing |
3 credit hours |
| PUBS 6581 | Police Leadership and Ethics |
3 credit hours |
Examines contemporary policy making processes adopted by federal, state, and local police agencies. In-depth analysis of the most critical policies police administrators must consider. Policies include: recruitment, selection, and promotion of personnel, use of force, emergency vehicle operations, accreditation, discretion and training.
Focuses on risk management principles and legal responsibilities of law enforcement administrators with the intent of minimizing civil liabilities. Examines constitutional issues, Supreme court case decisions, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Leave and Medical Act, workplace harassment issues, management rights, contracts, internal investigations and the disciplinary process.
Examination of finance and budgeting concerns, economics and fiscal oversight in a law enforcement agency. Great emphasis on the role of a chief executive of a law enforcement agency as related to budget preparation, submission, operation and tracking.
Analyzes contemporary theories of law enforcement leadership with an emphasis on the application of those leadership concepts through the use of case studies and by the analysis of current leadership situations in a law enforcement agency. Strongly focuses on ethics, as the ethical conduct of police leaders greatly determines the ethical conduct of the agency as a whole.
