Undergraduate Certificate Programs

Criminology

The certificate program offers non-traditional students, such as those currently working in the field of criminal justice, the flexibility to take coursework while balancing a busy schedule that can lead to completion of a bachelor's degree. Successful completion of the certificate program will satisfy part of the requirements for the bachelor's degree in criminology and criminal justice* for those students interested in continuing beyond the Certificate Program. In order to transfer the credits toward the bachelor's degree, a minimum of a "C" must have been achieved in CCJ 2020 and CCJ 3011. Students have five years to complete the certificate program and they must achieve a 2.0 GPA to graduate.

*Fifteen (15) hours of coursework taken as a non-degree seeking student can apply toward the bachelor's degree.

Certificate Program Admission

• apply to FSU (either as a degree or non-degree seeking student)
• resume and personal statement
• must have a 2.0 GPA from previous institution attended
  
  Please note the program is not open to main campus students whose major is in the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Certificate Program Completion Requirements
The successful completion of the certificate program will consist of 21 credit hours, to include 6 courses (18 credits), all of which must be taken from the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University. These must include two required courses (CCJ 2020 Introduction to Criminal Justice and CCJ 3011 Criminology) and four elective courses. A capstone project (3 credits) that consists of taking an independent study course where the student will write a research paper on a topic of his/her choosing is also required. This course will be a graded DIS and a "C" will be required for credit. The certificate must be completed in five years, with an overall GPA of 2.0 in all courses applicable to the certificate, including a "C" or better in the two required courses. Failure to earn a "C" in CCJ 2020 and/or CCJ 3011 will require that the course(s) be repeated.

Fall 2010 - Summer 2011 Program Costs

Tuition and Fees (excludes auxiliary DL fee):

• Live in Leon, Gadsden or Wakulla County (Location code 00) as a:
  
  • Florida Resident: $278.26 per credit hour*
  • Non-Florida Resident: $301.18 per credit hour*
    *Add additional $20.00 per semester for mandatory Student Facilities Use Fee
• Live in Bay County (Location code 88) as a:
  
  • Florida Resident: $246.64 per credit hour
  • Non-Florida Resident: $269.56 per credit hour
• Live outside of Leon, Gadsden or Wakulla County (Location code 85) as a:
  
  • Florida Resident: $246.64 per credit hour
  • Non-Florida Resident: $269.56 per credit hour

For More Information regarding the Undergraduate Criminology Certificate Program please contact Meghan Wilde at (850) 645-9879 or crim-undergradonline@fsu.edu.