The law enforcement certificate is designed to give you a solid understanding of law enforcement agency administration, leadership and policy analysis. This program is ideal for law enforcement professionals looking to enter leadership positions in public agencies, address management challenges and develop and implement public policies. In this law enforcement program, you’ll learn about current issues facing criminal justice organizations and law enforcement agencies. By gaining a strong foundation in management strategies, public agency leadership and policy development, you’ll be ready to grow your career as an officer or administrator.
What is a law enforcement certificate?
This certificate program gives professionals and enrolled students an opportunity to focus on police administration coursework. You can pursue this law enforcement certificate as a stand-alone program or concurrently with an ASU Online master’s program. If you plan carefully, you can fully share credits between the certificate program and the Master of Arts in criminal justice online program, subject to Graduate College policy guidelines.
Graduates of this online certificate program can develop skills in the following areas:
- Public administration.
- Public agency management.
- Policing program analysis and development.
- Policy analysis and development.
What is police administration?
Police administration is the control and operation of law enforcement agencies. Police administrators are responsible for reviewing, developing and implementing agency policy to prevent crime and increase public safety. Police administrators may also oversee staff, develop budgets and manage community relationships.This certificate program can help you develop administration skills and make you a more competitive candidate for administrative and leadership jobs in the field of criminal justice.
As a law enforcement professional, you understand the role that administrators play. Hone your leadership and management skills by completing a law enforcement certificate. Study topics in policing, program analysis and related fields like public administration.
You'll take courses in high-level police administration covering a variety of topics, including policing strategies, police accountability, public management and more.
The impressive faculty in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions inspire the next generation of public service leaders through real-world solutions to issues in areas such as child welfare, safety, city management, human trafficking and water scarcity. Faculty highlights include:
- Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
- Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
- Member of the National Academy of Public Administration.
The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions is a comprehensive public service college dedicated to addressing social problems through teaching, research and service. Our programs, which range from public policy and social work to criminal justice and emergency management, are designed to prepare graduates to make a difference in their communities.
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Applicants to the graduate law enforcement certificate program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or they must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Personal statement.
Non-degree seeking students must also submit:
- Official transcripts.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Up-to-date resume.
All eligible students will be considered, regardless of their undergraduate degree. You may be particularly interested in this program if you have a background in related fields, such as:
- Public policy.
- Political science.
- Psychology.
- Sociology.
You do not need to submit admission exams to be admitted to this program.
An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.