Description
The online Forensic Criminology program from UMassOnline is a graduate-level certification program that was created to be a flexible online option for guiding students in developing a well-rounded understanding of various aspects of the fields of criminal justice, nursing/public health, law and paralegal studies, psychology, and social work .
As a student in this online forensic criminology program, individuals will focus on populations being served by state and federal court systems, state and federal correctional systems, law enforcement agencies, mental health facilities, and juvenile facilities. Students are able to choose from a variety of courses appropriate for their own specific professional needs, such as children and families in the legal system, domestic violence, and sexual offenders and treatment.
Topics covered by the online forensic criminology courses of this certification program, include:
- Forensic Psychology
- Criminal Mind and Behavior
- Mental Health & Criminal Justice
- Violence in America
- Criminological Theory
- Victimology
- Domestic Terrorism and Hate Crimes
Students in this program focus on populations being served by state and federal court systems, state and federal correctional systems, law enforcement agencies, mental health facilities, and juvenile facilities. Students are able to choose from a variety of courses appropriate for their own specific professional needs, such as children and families in the legal system, domestic violence, and sexual offenders and treatment.
Accreditation Information
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
