Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration Online
Advance into supervisory and administrative roles in criminal justice with a flexible online certificate designed for working professionals.
Program Overview
Develop the leadership and administrative skills needed to move into supervisory roles with the Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration
Whether you are seeking promotion or expanded leadership responsibilities within your agency, this online Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration prepares you for supervisory and administrative roles across criminal justice organizations. Designed for working professionals in law enforcement, corrections, courts and public safety, the program equips you with the skills needed to make effective decisions in high-pressure, public-facing environments.
The leadership-focused curriculum emphasizes real-world application, allowing you to immediately apply what you learn in your current role. Through coursework in administrative law, policy evaluation, organizational leadership and personnel practices, you will develop the knowledge and perspective needed to transition from frontline responsibilities into supervisory and administrative positions. If you choose to continue your education, your certificate coursework can also be applied toward a master’s degree at TAMIU.
In this online criminal justice administration certificate program, you will learn to:
- Evaluate administrative practices within criminal justice agencies
- Apply ethical frameworks to leadership, policy and decision-making in supervisory and administrative contexts
- Analyze organizational behavior and management challenges in justice systems
- Interpret legal and administrative structures that govern public-sector agencies
- Communicate recommendations grounded in research and professional standards
- Evaluate administrative practices within criminal justice agencies
- Apply ethical frameworks to leadership, policy and decision-making in supervisory and administrative contexts
- Analyze organizational behavior and management challenges in justice systems
- Interpret legal and administrative structures that govern public-sector agencies
- Communicate recommendations grounded in research and professional standards
Career opportunities:
- Criminal Justice Administrator
- Police or Corrections Supervisor
- Compliance Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Public Safety Manager
- Criminal Justice Administrator
- Police or Corrections Supervisor
- Compliance Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Public Safety Manager
Also available:
Texas A&M International University offers multiple online criminal justice programs. Explore our criminal justice programs.
Tuition
See how this graduate certificate fits in your budget
Tuition for the Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration online program is affordable and can be paid by the course. All fees are included.
In-State Tuition:
The following tuition applies only to Texas residents.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cert in Criminal Justice Administration | $367 | $ | $4,404 |
Out-of-State Tuition:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|
| Cert in Criminal Justice Administration | $1,030 | $12,360 |
*Tuition subject to change.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Keep these dates and deadlines in mind
The Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration graduate program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall I | 8/24/26 | 8/10/26 | 8/17/26 | 8/21/26 | 10/9/26 |
| Fall II | 10/19/26 | 10/5/26 | 10/12/26 | 10/16/26 | 12/8/26 |
| Spring I | 1/19/27 | 1/4/27 | 1/11/27 | 1/15/27 | 3/6/27 |
| Spring II | 3/22/27 | 3/8/27 | 3/15/27 | 3/19/27 | 5/7/27 |
Now enrolling:
Ready to take the next steps toward earning your next degree?
Admissions
Get started by checking the admission requirements
You must meet the following requirements for automatic admission into this online criminal justice administration certificate.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3.0 GPA
- No GMAT/GRE
International Transcript Evaluation:
TAMIU does their own foreign credential evaluations. Graduate School does not require third party evaluations nor are obligated to accept the results, or GPA calculations, if an evaluation is submitted. If an applicant submits an official evaluation, the evaluation does not replace official transcripts or certificates of graduation.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be sent to:
Texas A&M International University
Graduate School
Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library, Suite 416
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041
OR
Electronically to GraduateSchool@tamiu.edu
Former TAMIU students do not need to submit TAMIU transcripts.
For documents other than transcripts, please upload to your application portal located here. If transcripts are uploaded to the portal, you will be asked to resend all official transcripts by mail or email and will delay the application process.
Have a question? Call us at 844-872-8712.
Courses
Explore the 100% online criminal justice administration courses
Curriculum for the Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration online program is comprised of five courses (15 credit hours), including six credit hours of core courses and nine credit hours of concentration electives.
Students are required to complete these two courses.
Students are required to complete three electives.
