Online Graduate Certificate in Forensic Criminology
Advance your knowledge of criminal motivations, state and federal correctional systems, law enforcement agencies, mental health facilities, juvenile facilities and populations being served by state and federal court systems with UMass Lowell's online Graduate Certificate in Forensic Criminology. This certificate is designed for working professionals in the fields of criminal justice, nursing, public health, law and paralegal studies, psychology and social work who wish to expand their ability to apply science to the law, including mental health applications. Full-time graduate students at UMass Lowell may also be interested in this certificate.
Courses completed in this certificate program can be applied toward UMass Lowell's Online Master's Degree in Criminal Justice.
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Curriculum Outline
- Required Courses: 2
- Electives: 2
Required Courses (Choose 2 / 6cr)
- CRIM.5400 Criminal Profiling (3cr)
- CRIM.5410 Forensic Psychology (3cr)
- CRIM.6400 Criminal Mind and Behavior (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
- CRIM.6410 Mental Health & Criminal Justice (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
- CRIM.6500 Violence in America (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
Electives (Choose 2 / 6cr)*
- CRIM.5010 Criminological Theory: Foundations (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
- CRIM.6300 Victimology (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
- CRIM.5710 Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
- CRIM.6550 Substance Abuse and Crime (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
- CRIM.6510 Criminal Homicide (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
- CRIM.6310 Intimate Partner Violence (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
- CRIM.6320 Responding to Child Maltreatment (3cr)
- CRIM.6420 Sex Crimes and Offenders (3cr) - Available Spring 2023!
*Please note that not all elective courses are available online
Course Descriptions
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Graduate Certificate Requirements
Students enrolled in graduate certificate programs through UMass Lowell must complete all courses indicated in the curriculum outline. Students may complete the certificate program at their own pace by registering for and successfully completing one or more courses each semester, depending upon his/her personal time constraints. Students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 with no more than one course grade below B to receive the certificate.
Online courses meet throughout the year during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters (see Calendar for details). Online students generally log into their online course website one or more times per week to retrieve lectures and assignments or to participate in a chat session. Online students should expect to spend 6 to 10 hours per week engaged in course-related activities for each course. For more information on online courses, visit our online program home page .
Completing a Graduate Certificate Program
Graduate certificate courses must be completed within a five-year period with a minimum 3.0 grade point average and no more than one course with a grade below B. Once all courses for a graduate certificate have been completed, students must complete and submit the Graduate Certificate Clearance Form. Students must submit their clearance form to their coordinator. The coordinator will apply them in SIS, Graduation Tracking.
Tuition & Fees
At UMass Lowell, we believe that students should have as much information as possible up front so they can make informed decisions before enrolling in a degree program or signing up for a course.
Tuition for all undergraduate courses offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition for all online graduate courses is also the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is priced per credit. To calculate the tuition for a course, simply multiply the per-credit tuition by the total number of credits per course. Exception: If the total number of course contact hours is greater than the total number of credits, the per-credit tuition is instead multiplied by the total number of contact hours.
Spring 2023 Tuition |
Cost Per Credit | Cost Per 3-Credit Course* |
|---|---|---|
Graduate |
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| Online | $585 | $1,755 |
| Online Business** | $655 | $1,965 |
| Online IT and Engineering*** | $600 | $1,800 |
| Online Education | $470 | $1,410 |
| Graduate Online Education Courses in the Ed.D. and Ph.D.**** | $495 | $1,485 |
| On Campus | View Here | View Here |
Additional Costs |
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|---|---|
| Term Registration Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Degree and Certificate Application | $50 |
Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Applying into an Online Graduate Certificate Program
UMass Lowell Graduate Certificate Programs provide knowledge and expertise that are vital in today's rapidly changing workplace. In many cases, graduate certificate courses may be applied toward a master's degree at UMass Lowell. Most graduate certificates consist of four courses, for a total of 12 graduate credits. This is a great way to earn a graduate-level credential on the way to earning your master's.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Holders of an appropriate bachelor's degree
HOW TO APPLY?
Learn more about specific application requirements for your program of interest. When you're ready, you can apply online or download an application at http://www.uml.edu/grad.
There is a $50 application fee for all programs except engineering and business, for which there is a $75 application fee. NO Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required for graduate certificate programs. Credits earned from a graduate certificate may be used toward a related graduate degree with the approval of the graduate program coordinator. Students who complete a graduate certificate with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better in a UMass Lowell graduate certificate program (3.20 or better in a graduate certificate from the College of Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences) may be able to waive the GRE when applying to a related master's degree. Note: the GRE is not required for many master's degrees including education, criminal justice and more. Graduate Certificate Programs must be completed within a five-year period with a minimum 3.0 grade point average and with not more than one course with a grade below B. Courses completed for one certificate may not be used for other certificates. Once you have completed all of the courses required for your certificate, please complete and submit the Graduate Certificate Clearance Form.
For specific information regarding any of the above application materials (which may vary for some programs), please see UMass Lowell's Graduate Application Requirements at https://www.uml.edu/Grad/Process/.
Applications can be completed and submitted at any time during the year. Each application is processed — and each applicant notified — as soon as all admissions materials have been received and reviewed. For additional details, please visit https://www.uml.edu/grad/.
Graduate Program Admissions Requirements
Admission to all graduate programs at UMass Lowell is contingent upon successful completion of a bachelor's degree. In many cases, applicants may register for a course before they have formally applied into the program; however, students requiring financial aid may want to wait until they have been formally accepted into the program to ensure that their course(s) will be covered. Contact UMass Lowell's Office of Graduate Admissions if you have questions about the application process.
Questions Regarding Your Graduate Application?
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723 (for U.S. students) or 978-934-2390 (for international students).
For General Assistance:
For general questions about registering for courses or to find out who the advisor is for your graduate program, call 800-480-3190. Our admissions and advising teams are here to help!
