University of Central Florida

Program Information

Degree Offered

Graduate Certificate in Corrections Leadership

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Corrections Leadership is a rapidly growing area of criminal justice. Private, state, and federal agencies alike are seeking qualified managers and leaders to meet the changing needs of the twenty-first century. Leaders of correctional facilities and programs should be prepared to meet the challenges of changing policies and effectively deal with the management of budgets, grants, cooperative agreements, and other inter-governmental projects. The certificate program in Corrections Leadership is designed to provide a theoretical and practical knowledge base for correctional practitioners in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, and Social Work. The Corrections Leadership certificate program consists of two required courses and two elective courses for a total of 12 credit hours.

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.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above