Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice Online
Juvenile Justice Specialization
Program Overview Why choose the Juvenile Justice Graduate Diploma at WUV?
The Juvenile Justice Graduate Diploma at Westerfield University of Virginia gives working professionals a fast, focused foundation in the juvenile justice system, delinquency prevention, and youth rehabilitation. Built from the core of our Bachelor's curriculum, it delivers the essential knowledge needed for entry into juvenile corrections and youth advocacy roles without the time commitment of a full degree.
Skills you'll learn:
- Criminology theory and practice
- Criminal procedure and legal systems literacy
- Criminal justice issues and policy awareness
- Investigation fundamentals
- Introduction to legal frameworks
- Comparative criminal justice systems
Courses & Curriculum Core criminal justice courses in this diploma
This 36-credit Graduate Diploma condenses the foundational criminal justice curriculum from our Bachelor's program into 6 focused core courses, giving you targeted expertise without the time commitment of a full degree.
Core Courses
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Career Outlook What can you do with a Juvenile Justice Graduate Diploma?
A Juvenile Justice Graduate Diploma from WUV prepares you for rewarding roles in youth services and justice:
- Juvenile Probation Officer — Monitor and support youth offenders in community supervision programs.
- Youth Counselor — Provide counseling and support to at-risk youth in correctional or community settings.
- Juvenile Court Liaison — Coordinate between courts, families, and social services for juvenile cases.
- Child Protective Services Worker — Investigate and respond to reports of child abuse and neglect.
- Youth Program Coordinator — Design and manage programs that support juvenile rehabilitation and reentry.
- Policy Analyst — Research and advocate for evidence-based juvenile justice policy reforms.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, probation officers and correctional treatment specialists earn a median annual salary of $64,520.