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University of Central Florida College of Health and Public Affairs Juvenile Justice Leadership 4000 Central Florida Blvd HPA 320 Orlando, FL 32816-2200 US   Phone: 1-407-823-6486 Fax: 1-407-823-5360   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Certificate Graduate Certificate in Juvenile Justice Leadership On Campus   Recent events in the state and in the nation have prompted policy makers, police, juvenile justice administrators and school administrators to re-examine their role in the juvenile justice process. The juvenile justice system, long understaffed, is facing the continuing problem of increased juvenile crime, high levels of juvenile drug use and substance abuse, and debatable programs to rehabilitate delinquent children. It is one of the fastest growing career fields in criminal justice. The certificate program in Juvenile Justice Leadership is designed to provide a theoretical and practical knowledge base for juvenile justice executives in the areas of criminal justice, public administration and social work. This certificate program requires 12 hours of graduate course work. The successful completion of this program would improve consideration for admission as a degree-seeking student in the master's program in Criminal Justice.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees bachelor's degree  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements In order to enroll in graduate classes, students must have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree, prior to the start of the term for which the student is admitted, from a regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution. International students are not eligible for nondegree/certificate status unless they hold an eligible visa. International applicants are encouraged to begin the application process early. Also, international applicants should ensure all supporting documents, including those required to issue an I-20, are received by the stated application deadline. Only official documentation is accepted and it is the student's responsibility to submit all documents by the application deadline.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Except those who are from countries where English is the only official language or those who have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, students must demonstrate proficiency.  Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3288  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3974  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $950  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $20814  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable