Certificate in Criminal Justice
School of Liberal Arts, Education and Digital Humanities
Criminal Justice, Human Security and Legal Studies
Programme Description
The Certificate in Criminal Justice programme is directly related to contemporary issues facing criminal justice professionals in Trinidad and Tobago and the region. Students enrolled in this course will increase their competence and understanding of much-needed skills in areas such as policing styles, police corruption, restorative justice, the intricacies of the criminal justice system, inmates’ rights, rehabilitation, community and institutional corrections, prison management, and psychological theories.
Requirements
Minimum entry into the certificate is three (3) CSEC passes with Grades I, II, (and III after 1998); English A must be one of them.
Tuition & Fees
| FeesType | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit* |
| Administrative | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Inusurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
| * Total Programme Credits can be found in the courses section | ||||
Courses
| Course Type | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course in the Major | CRIM 125 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Course in the Major | POLC 127 | Introduction to Law Enforcement OR | 3 |
| Course in the Major | CORR 220 | Restorative Justice | |
| Course in the Major | CORR 127 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| Total Credits Major Courses | 33 | ||
| Core Curriculum Course | WRIT 117 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | COMM 108 | Communication in the Workplace | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | MATH 116 | Contemporary College Math OR | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | SOBE 135 | Understanding Culture, Communication and Conflict | |
| Core Curriculum Course | LIBS 130 | Fundamental Research Skills | 3 |
| Support Course | PSYC 103 | Understanding Human Behaviour and Diversity | 3 |
| Total Credits Core Curriculum Courses | 15 |
