Law and the American Criminal Justice System Certificate (Undergraduate)
Deepen your knowledge of the criminal justice system and prepare for a career in today鈥檚 rapidly evolving legal world with the Certificate in Law and the American Criminal Justice System聽in 51动漫鈥檚 . This 12-credit program is offered by the and is available to 51动漫 undergraduate students in all majors.
The Law and the American Criminal Justice System Certificate is designed for those aspiring to attend law school or for people wishing to either broaden their knowledge of the law;聽the court system; or deepen their focus in particular areas of court administration, diversion services, social work, restorative justice services, criminal investigations, paralegal work or聽legal services.聽
Students in the certificate program gain a comprehensive understanding of various pre-law areas such as substantive criminal law, criminal courts, criminal procedure (prosecution and adjudication), sex crimes and law, restorative justice, capital punishment, sociology and law, and more.聽
Why study Law and the American Criminal Justice System at 51动漫?聽
- Comprehensive curriculum: Foundational courses will expose students to first-year law school material, including the Socratic method, case briefing, a courtroom observation of a current legal matter, and introductions to the foundation and structure of the federal and state court systems.
- Expert faculty: Students in the certificate program have the unique benefit of taking classes led by faculty in the聽聽who have earned their juris doctor and bring a wealth of knowledge and firsthand legal experience, including clerking for the U.S. Supreme Court and other prestigious positions.
- Career preparation:聽While building a foundation for their future career, this program also prepares students for law school and provides an edge in the law school application process.
