Graduate Certificate in Advanced Juvenile Justice Studies
Western Oregon University

Program Details

You can examine the causes and consequences of youth crime with the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Juvenile Justice Studies from Western Oregon University. The online criminal justice program covers such topics as:

  • Criminal law
  • Juvenile issues
  • Youth, crime, and society
  • Contemporary issues in criminal justice

Through the online criminal justice graduate certificate program, you also study trauma-informed care, restorative justice, and alternatives to incarceration. Your online studies promote the use of behavioral counselors and a move away from traditional correctional officers as a more peaceful way to handle youthful offenders.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Western Oregon University is accredited by:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Essay/Writing Sample, Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent