The Communications/Call-Taker Certificate will be awarded to students who successfully complete specific coursework with a 2.0 or better GPA. Classes needed for the completion of this certificate cover introductory information about the Criminal Justice field and include a course on CJ professionalism, computer skills as well as certification in Blood Borne Pathogens and CPR. This certificate is important for students who plan to pursue a career as a 9-1-1 dispatch operator and/or work in a communications center for emergency management with emphasis in the law enforcement profession.