Official Certificate Program in Forensic Counseling

Central to understanding others. 

Central’s Official Certificate Program in Forensic Counseling provides professionals working in the field with the knowledge of the relevant theories and practices relating to forensic counseling. This includes the instruction on offender counseling, risk assessment, offender profiling, and delinquency intervention. Courses from the Certificate Program can be applied towards the MA in Criminal Justice Administration.

Program Features

  • Starts every January and August
  • 12-credit program
  • Attend full- or part-time
  • Geared towards professionals in the field
  • Stackable certificate can be credited toward an MA in Criminal Justice Administration
  • Courses offered in online and HyFlex format
  • Access to nationally and internationally recognized experts in risk assessment, forensic counseling, offender profiling, and offender populations (sex offenders & juveniles).
  • No GMAT/GRE required

Forensic Counseling, OCP

Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
Central Welcome Center
(860) 832-2350
graduateadmissions@ccsu.edu

Academic Contact

Michelle Cubellis
Associate Professor
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Graduate Program Director
Criminology & Criminal Justice
R.C. Vance Academic Center
407
860.832.3011
macubellis@ccsu.edu

What You'll Gain

  •  Skills to develop research-informed interventions.
  • Capacity to understand different causes of delinquency, examining specific offender populations to better understand the unique issues influencing their delinquency and treatment.
  • Understanding of best practices for counseling, treatment planning, and selection and utilization of risk assessment tools.
  • Hands-on experience using risk assessment tools and forensic counseling techniques.