B.A.A.S. in Criminal Justice Administration

Program Facts

College: College of Liberal & Fine Arts

Major: Criminal Justice Administration

Degree Level: Bachelor's

Delivery Format:
  • On-Campus

Credit Hours: 120

Duration: 2-4 Years

Tuition & Fees

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Overview

Our two-year, bachelor’s completion degree program in criminal justice administration develops your knowledge, insight and skills to be more effective leaders in your jobs — and communities. This prepares you for career changes, job promotions or graduate school.

We integrate professional practice with academic research to provide a unique, applied perspective on the criminal justice system. The coursework is available in face-to-face, online, hybrid and accelerated formats for flexibility in earning your bachelor’s degree. You can also specialize in crime analysis with a professional certificate.

Program Benefits

  • With small class sizes, we are student-focused to help you succeed.
  • You will encounter faculty with extensive academic experience, as well as professional experience, such as district, county and federal judges, police chiefs and other law enforcement professionals.
  • Our areas of expertise include comparative criminal justice, crime analysis, criminal law, cybersecurity, family violence, human trafficking, juvenile justice and racial profiling.

Courses

Designed in collaboration with criminal justice field experts, our broad curriculum encompasses a variety of components within the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, homeland security, criminal law and crime analysis. Explore topics in criminal justice supervision and management, community corrections, criminal justice statistics, criminal investigation, forensic science, homeland security, serial killers and more.

Career Outcomes

  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • Correctional Officer
  • Security Consultant
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Resources

Advising Guide

Criminal Justice Administration

View the Advising Guide (PDF)