Certificates

Certificates offer the possibility to study a concentrated area without the expense or time commitment of seeking an entire degree. If you are ready to advance your career or become an expert in an emerging field, a certificate program can open the door for you to pursue your goals.

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School/Community Safety Certificate

Individuals who are passionate about improving safety in their communities and schools by bringing about transformation on a social, environmental, emotional, physical and spiritual level would greatly benefit from this graduate-level program. You will explore key areas such as: crime prevention, child protection, anti-bullying, anti-social behavior, drug and substance abuse prevention, and other areas including best practices.

Program Curriculum

This certificate program comprises coursework from the School of Education and Department of Psychology.

EDAE 580A1 - Introduction to School/Community Safety (3 cr.)
EDAE 581A1 - School/Community Environmental Safety (3 cr.)
PSY 580 - Welfare and Safety in Schools and Communities (3 cr.)

The courses in this graduate certificate program can also be applied as electives to the distance Masters of Education degree in Adult Education & Training or the on-campus Education Leadership degree.

Liz Rhodes The School/Community Safety Certificate program made me consider the topic of community safety in a completely different way! The content ranged from school security to health promotion models, and the fact that I could engage with experts in these diverse fields online was a wonderful opportunity.

– Liz Rhodes

More Information

Frances Betts
(970) 491-0675
fbetts@learn.colostate.edu

Certificate at a Glance

Delivery

Online.

Total Credits

9 credits

Tuition

$429 per credit

Time Frame

Varies based on the number of credits completed each semester.

Designed For

Police officers, school resource officers, administrators, and other professionals who work in the field of supporting safety in the schools.

What you will earn

A Certificate of Completion will be issued when all courses have been completed with a passing grade.