Admission Requirements

Students applying for the graduate certificate program must have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or psychology, or a related field, with a minimum grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the last two years of undergraduate studies from an accredited institution. Other graduate admissions tests, such as the GRE or Miller will not be required for the certificate program. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or Criminal Justice. Students accepted into the certificate program who later wish to complete a master’s degree program may be required to meet admission criteria for that degree program. This may require another application to that program.

Applicants who want to be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Law Enforcement and Mental Health Co-Response must submit to the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education:

• Application for admission
• Narrative statement
• Undergraduate transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation describing the individual’s potential to complete the program

Required Courses

• PSYC 0626 - Rapid Assessment for Mental Health Counseling Co-Responders Credits: 3
• PSYC 0627 - Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System Credits: 3
• PSYC 0628 - Mental Disorder and Criminal Behavior Credits: 3
• PSYC 0636 - Crisis Intervention for Mental Health Counseling Co-Responders Credits: 3
• PSYC 0678 - Law Enforcement and Mental Health Capstone Credits: 3

Note:

Completion of the certificate program does not qualify a person for licensure.