Grantham University Announces New Certificates in Criminal Justice

Nov. 2, 2009 - PRLog -- Kansas City, Mo. – Grantham University, http://www.grantham.edu, specializing in educating working adults, announced today that it has added four new Criminal Justice Certificates of Learning to its curriculum.  Students can choose from the following certificates: Emergency Operations Management, Computer Forensic Investigations, Juvenile Justice and Criminal Investigation.  

“The Criminal Justice Certificates of Learning offer students the opportunity to increase their skills and knowledge within the criminal justice field; which, in turn, enhances their marketable job skills and improves their opportunity for promotion,” said Tina Freestone, Grantham University’s Program Chair of Criminal Justice.  “These certificates not only offer more variety to our students; they also fulfill a need for qualified professionals in the law enforcement industry.”  

Employment opportunities in the law enforcement field continue to grow steadily, particularly in the areas of Corrections and Juvenile Justice because there are currently more adults and juveniles under correctional supervision than at any time in U. S. history.  These certificates prepare students for a variety of entry-level positions including: Correctional Officer, Police Officer, Juvenile Detention Officer, Computer Forensic Investigator or Emergency Management Specialist.  Additionally, graduates with a Criminal Justice Certificate of Learning may apply credit earned toward an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice at Grantham.    

Grantham's flexible 100 percent online degree programs allow students to access their coursework when and where it is convenient for them, making learning possible regardless of work and family commitments.  In addition to the new certificates of learning, Grantham University offers undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Business Management, General Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies, Computer Science and Engineering Technology, as well as graduate degree programs in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Management and Information Technology.  For more information, visit: www.grantham.edu or call 800-955-2527.

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About Grantham University:
Established in 1951, Grantham University is a private institution that specializes in online education for the working adult student. Its mission is to provide accessible, affordable and academically challenging online courses and degree programs that prepare its graduates for careers in business, engineering technology, computer science, criminal justice, information technology and other professional fields. Grantham University offers a military scholarship and discount program for active duty, reserve, guard, veterans and military family members, as well as scholarships for law enforcement professionals. Grantham’s courses are 100% online, allowing students to study at home, at work, on Temporary Duty (TDY) or from almost anywhere in the world. Grantham University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). For more information, visit http://www.grantham.edu or call 1-800-955-2527.