Human Services Criminal Justice Certificate (CUGS)
The Human Services Criminal Justice Certificate of Undergraduate Study (C.U.G.S.) will introduce students who are not Human Services majors to both theoretical and practical approaches used by professionals working in a variety of human services agencies.
Why choose Rowan's human services criminal justice program?
The Human Services Criminal Justice Certificate of Undergraduate Study (C.U.G.S.) will introduce students who are not Human Services majors to both theoretical and practical approaches used by professionals working in a variety of human services agencies.
It will be of particular interest to Criminal Justice majors seeking work in the Corrections field. An increased need for probation and parole officers is foreseen by the State of New Jersey, this is designed to help meet that need. The courses will provide an overview of the skills and perspectives best suited to assisting them in applying their other coursework to real world settings, meeting the needs of employers as they navigate our changing societies. It will also prepare them for positions as human services providers, managers and staff of human services agencies, and human rights organizations.
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Studying human services criminal justice at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The Human Services-Criminal Justice Certificate of Undergraduate Study is a full-time or part-time program offered in a face-to-face format at our Camden, NJ campus. It requires the completion of 15 undergraduate semester hours (five courses).
- 5 Courses / 15 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: No
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No
Required Courses: 12 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| HSRV 01100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| SOC 08332 | Contemporary Sociological Theory | 3 |
| LAWJ 05175 | Survey Of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOC 08235 | Deviant Behavior and Social Control | 3 |
Required Courses: 3 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| LAWJ 05315 | Criminal Justice And Social Conflict | 3 |
| LAWJ 05210 | Restorative Justice | 3 |
| LAWJ 05220 | Victimology | 3 |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Global section tally.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- No application fee required
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
Tuition and Aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
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