University of Phoenix, founded in 1976, is a private higher education institution whose mission is to educate working adults to develop the knowledge and skills that will enable them to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations, and provide leadership and service to their communities

The University educational philosophy and operational structure embody participative, collaborative, and applied problem solving strategies that are facilitated by a faculty whose advanced academic preparation and professional experience help integrate academic theory and current practical application. The University assesses both the effectiveness of its academic offerings and the academic achievement of its students, and utilizes the results of these assessments to improve academic and institutional quality.  

Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration - University of Phoenix

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration provides students interested in policing, criminal law, or corrections with an interdisciplinary study of crime and justice in American society. The program's inclusion of interpersonal skills and managerial and administrative subject matter prepares students for positions of responsibility and leadership within the criminal justice community and related professions.

Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice Administration program will examine the criminal justice process and its key components while at the same time learn the skills needed for effective interpersonal communication, administrative decision -making and personnel management. Contemporary issues such as human relations and social conflict, professionalism and ethics, and the injection of technology into crime and its detection are also addressed.

The Criminal Justice Administration curriculum will appeal to student professionals who are currently employed and seeking advancement within the criminal justice community, or to working adults pursuing a new career in a criminal justice-related field. Graduates of the program may find employment opportunities within public and private policing agencies, corrections, the court system, social services, and in corporate security.

Courses requiring prerequisites are identified by a G symbol following the course number. Prerequisites to the courses are identified in the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog.

University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration - Bachelor's Degree

At University of Phoenix, you can earn your bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree any way you want to – on campus, online, or in certain areas using a combination of both, which we call FlexNet®. University of Phoenix has grown to be the nation's largest private university, specializing in the education of working adults by offering degree programs that are highly relevant, accessible, and efficient. With over 100 campuses and learning centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and via the Internet, you can complete your degree no matter where you live, what hours you work, or how often you travel or relocate .