Online criminal justice degrees

Our criminal justice degrees can prepare you to work in a variety of settings:

• Criminal justice – Operate in the field, using your new understanding of the agencies, corrections systems and procedures involved in criminal justice
• Criminal justice administration – Serve your community via administrative responsibilities in law enforcement, criminal courts and corrections
• Public administration – Work in both the public and private sectors, engaging in areas such as civic leadership and non-profit management, to governmental, finance, and budgeting
• Security management - Keep workplace assets safe as the front line of defense for employee safety and asset protection
• Administration of justice/security - Work in management positions in law enforcement, corrections, court operations and security organizations

Here’s how long it can take to complete a criminal justice, public administration or security degree program without any prior academic or professional experience transfers:

• Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice (AACJS): approximately 2 years
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration (BSCJA): approximately 4 years
• Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (BSPA): approximately 4 years
• Bachelor of Science in Security Management (BSSEC): approximately 4 years
• Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security (MS/AJS): approximately 18 months
• Master of Public Administration (MPA): approximately 1 year, 5 months

A criminal justice degree from University of Phoenix can help you in a number of ways:  

• Equip you with general skills like communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving
• Show potential employers your commitment to personal and professional growth

The University’s Criminal Justice programs are educational degree programs. For those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, corrections or as a peace officer with any particular local, state, tribal, federal or international agency, there are numerous additional qualifications (and often disqualifications) depending on the position. Before enrolling in a Criminal Justice program, potential students are highly encouraged to check with the relevant agency for a complete list of position requirements. The University makes no representations regarding whether any particular University program will qualify a graduate for any such position.