Stackable Credentials

Stackable Credentials

This graduate certificate is one of four stackable credentials in the Master of Professional Studies in Criminal Justice Policy and Administration program. These certificates can help you improve your skill set and résumé right now and can also be used to meet some of the requirements for a master's degree from Penn State.

  • Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration and Procedure (9 credits)
  • Graduate Certificate in Criminological Theory and Research (9 credits)
  • Graduate Certificate in Global Justice and Security (9 credits)
  • Graduate Certificate in Impacts on Victims and Offenders (9 credits)

Up to 15 credits earned in any of these certificate programs may be transferred to the master's degree in criminal justice policy and administration, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit.

Earning Your Master’s Degree

Once you successfully complete all of the stackable certificates and your program capstone, you will have fulfilled the requirements of the Master of Professional Studies in Criminal Justice Policy and Administration.

Current Penn State students should contact Ahmet Guler at [email protected] with questions and for assistance.