Certificate in Victim Studies
Sam Houston State University

Program Details

You can train to help victims through the criminal legal system with the Certificate in Victim Studies from Sam Houston State University. The online criminal justice program explores such areas as:

  • Victimology
  • Family violence
  • Violence against women
  • Trauma and crisis intervention

Through the online criminal justice certificate program, you learn from the institution who established the first course and then the first undergraduate degree in victim studies more than 20 years ago. Your online studies develop your skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and empathy.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Sam Houston State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score