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With more than 40 majors to choose from, our curriculum offers you unparalleled opportunity to pick your path and find the right fit for you, whether you’re interested in Natural Sciences and Mathematics or Social Sciences, or Humanities like History and English are more your style. 

Many of our majors also offer opportunities for internships and co-ops both locally and nationally, study abroad and service learning, where you make real-world impact on your community.

If you’re not sure which major is right for you, you’re not alone. Many incoming students aren’t sure with path is the right one—which may be why many of our first-year students choose our Exploratory Studies Program. Through Exploratory Studies, you’ll learn more about what each major has to offer, and whether it’s right for you. 

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Why study Forensic Populations?

The certificate in forensic populations is a specialization within the UC School of Criminal Justice that provides deeper and more comprehensive understanding of specific types of offenders. Students obtaining the certificate in forensic populations can take courses focusing on drug offenders, women offenders, white collar offenders, gang-involved offenders, juvenile offenders, and mentally-disordered offenders. The two required courses will provide students with a theoretical framework for understanding criminal behavior and background in evidence-based interventions for these populations. This certificate is ideal for students majoring in criminal justice, psychology, or social work, or for any student wishing to gain a deeper understanding about forensic populations. A certificate in forensic populations equips students with the necessary theoretical, empirical, and practical foundation to work with, manage, and/or study offenders in general and specific offending populations.

Career Possibilities

Graduates of this program will be prepared for the careers listed below. All opportunities may not be listed. 

Admission Requirements

All UC students are eligible for this certifiate, including criminal justice students. This certificate is well-suited for students in criminal justice, psychology, social work, or other programs relevant to preparing students to work with or study forensic populations, specific groups of offenders, or individuals involved in the criminal justice system. A student must be in good academic standing to pursue this opportunity.

Graduation Requirements

This program is open to students in good academic standing with a cumulative university grade point average of 2.0 and the desire to succeed. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study. Interested students should meet with a UC College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services Student Services staff member for appropriate advising. Please note: In order to obtain this certificate, 50 percent or more of the required coursework must be taken from the UC College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services. Application materials for the certificate/minor program can be located at: 

http://cech.uc.edu/student_services_center/undergraduate-students/majorminorcertificate-applications.html

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Quick Facts

CERT2 in Forensic Populations

Full-Time Program Duration

2.0 Years

Location

West Campus

Interest Areas:

Politics, Law & Social Justice

Contact

PO BOX 210014
Cincinnati, OH 45221
Phone: 513-556-2336
CECH Student Services Center
cechssc@ucmail.uc.edu