Criminal Justice Management Graduate Certificate
Elevate your career in criminal justice by earning a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Management from East Texas A&M University.
- Offered 100% Online.
- 1 year
- 12 credit hours
- No thesis required
- No foreign language credits required
Refine Your Leadership Strengths
A graduate certificate in Criminal Justice Management provides in-depth knowledge of leadership and administration within the field. Our fully online program is designed for working professionals and current law enforcement personnel. Whether at the local or national level, our certificate focuses on developing managerial skills for planning, organizing, and directing departments effectively. All courses are offered online and work in eight-week semesters. Apply today and earn your certificate in no time!
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
A graduate certificate in criminal justice management provides skills relevant to leadership roles in law enforcement, corrections, and criminal justice administration.
Career Possibilities
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Program Details
The Criminal Justice Management Graduate Certificate focuses on strategic leadership, operational efficiency, and ethical decision-making within the criminal justice system, preparing professionals for leadership and management roles.
What Will I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Executive Leadership in Criminal Justice
Develop high-level leadership skills to effectively manage criminal justice organizations, from police departments to correctional facilities, ensuring operational success and team cohesion.
Crisis Response
Master the skills needed to manage large-scale crises, from active shooter situations to public demonstrations, with real-life examples like the handling of mass protests or police responses to natural disasters.
Ethical Dilemmas
Develop the skills to navigate ethical challenges in criminal justice, such as balancing civil liberties with public safety, addressing corruption or handling internal misconduct.
Leveraging Data
Learn how to use data analytics to predict crime trends, optimize police patrols, and improve decision-making in real-time, drawing on current tools used by major cities.
Taking Classes
Our fully online graduate certificate in criminal justice management is designed for professionals seeking to advance their law enforcement and criminal justice careers. Our program is asynchronous, allowing you to complete coursework at your own pace and schedule.
Please check the schedule of classes to see course availability. Course offerings and times may be subject to change.
Curriculum
Our curriculum is offered fully online and focuses on leadership, administration, ethics, and policy development in criminal justice, preparing you for advanced roles in the field.
Courses Offerings
- CJ 520 CJ Admin and Mgmt
- CJ 530 Seminar in Criminology
- CJ 577 CJ Planning and Eval
- CJ 583 Criminal Justice Policy
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support, and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Willie Edwards
Alum Faculty
Nicole Farris, Ph.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved.
At East Texas A&M University, groups like the Criminal Justice Association and Homeland Security Student Organization offer networking, leadership and professional development opportunities. These organizations allow you to connect, attend industry events and gain skills that boost your career.
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Financing My Future
East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
Cost Before Financial Aid
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are many ways you can get aid, such as scholarships, financial aid, assistantships and more.
Additional Fees May Apply
- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship.
On-Campus Employment Opportunities
East Texas A&M University offers a variety of on-campus employment opportunities, which can help you gain practical experience and enhance your professional skills.
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- Earn a 3.0 GPA on all required coursework (No course substitutions may be applied on graduate certificates)
- Submit a Completion of Certificate Request while taking your final graduate certificate courses.
Plan Ahead
Upon completion of the certificate program, courses will count towards a Master of Science in Applied Criminology (MSAC), and newly declared graduate students can lock in their tuition rates for two years.
Admission Process
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Criminal Justice Management, Graduate Certificate” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Submit the following documents to your graduate coordinator after you receive an application confirmation email.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Note: International students interested in graduate certificates must do so in conjunction with a graduate degree.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Criminal Justice Management Graduate Certificate” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $75 application fee
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents to your graduate coordinator after you receive an application confirmation email.
Your Graduate Coordinator
- Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- Department Sociology and Criminal Justice
- 903-886-5332
- 903-886-5330
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011