Andrew B. | BSCJA

Academically reviewed by[Sheila Babendir](/about/academic-leadership/dean-sheila-babendir.html), Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

3-YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREE 

# 3-Year Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration

Take a faster path to your degree with the 3-year BSCJA Professional Track, designed for experienced criminal justice and security professionals.

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[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info?programcode=BSCJA-PT)
Andrew B. | BSCJA

Academically reviewed by[Sheila Babendir](/about/academic-leadership/dean-sheila-babendir.html), Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Program at a glance

- **Degree:**Bachelor of Science
- **Program Type:**3-Year Professional Track
- **Total credits:**90 credits
- **Transfer credits:**Up to 57 credits accepted. [Jump to transfer credits](#transfer-credit-slider).

- **Course length:**5 weeks
- **Format:**100% online

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

- 3 years of relevant experience in criminal justice or security
- Currently employed or access to a suitable work environment

Not eligible?[Explore the 4-year program](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-criminal-justice-degrees/public-administration-bachelors-degree.html)

START YOUR APPLICATION

- No application fee
- No SAT or ACT required
- Complete in about 20 minutes — or save your progress and finish later
[Apply for free](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)
## Develop skills in just three years with a Professional Track BSCJA

The 3-Year Professional Track Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration is designed for students with professional work experience in criminal justice fields like law enforcement, corrections, military police or security. The program equips learners with a foundational understanding of the American criminal justice system, including law enforcement, criminal courts and corrections.

### Why choose this online bachelor’s in criminal justice administration? 

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**Develop criminal justice skills:**Build cross-functional knowledge across public policy, social issues, grant writing and root cause analysis.[Jump to courses](#courses).

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**Get credit for what you already know:**If you have military or law enforcement training, you can apply to have that experience evaluated for credit. [Jump to prior learning credits](#prior-learning).

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**Gain a head start on your master’s degree:**Complete up to three required courses toward a criminal justice master’s degree while finishing your BSCJA.** **[Jump to criminal justice master's programs](#masters).

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### Alumni stories

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As a working professional, I could fit my classes around my work and life.”

**Dr. Rose Lorenzo**BSCJA, MBA, DM

Program at a glance

- **Degree:**Bachelor of Science
- **Program Type:** 3-Year Professional Track
- **Total credits:**90 credits
- **Transfer credits:**Up to 57 credits accepted. [Jump to transfer credits](#transfer-credit-slider).

- **Course length:**5 weeks
- **Format:**100% online

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

- 3 years of relevant experience in criminal justice or security
- Currently employed or access to a suitable work environment

Not eligible?[Explore the 4-year program](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-criminal-justice-degrees/public-administration-bachelors-degree.html)

START YOUR APPLICATION

- No application fee
- No SAT or ACT required
- Complete in about 20 minutes — or save your progress and finish later
[Apply for free](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info?programcode=BSCJA-PT)
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### Alumni stories

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As a working professional, I could fit my classes around my work and life.”

**Dr. Rose Lorenzo**BSCJA, MBA, DM

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## Courses for the 3-Year Professional Track Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration

### Find what you'll learn in a course – look for the skills-aligned trophy cup

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Using labor analytics data, we embed the skills you’ll need in the diverse criminal justice arena into each course for your BSCJA degree. You’ll learn about public policy, change management and risk management.

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### Core Courses

### General Education Courses

### Electives

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### Requirements and course details

Your course schedule may vary based on[transfer credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html)or credits earned through the University’s [Prior Learning Assessment](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment.html).

#### Degree requirements for the 3-Year Professional Track Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration

- Completion of a minimum of 90 credits, including:
  - General Education: 36 credits
  - Electives: 12 credits
  - Core Courses: 42 credits

- A minimum GPA of 2.0

#### What are core courses?

Core courses build your knowledge of various aspects of criminal justice including change management, community policing and criminology.

You’ll learn how to:

- Apply administrative practices within the criminal justice system. 
- Apply professional dispositions and ethical conduct in criminal justice administration.  
- Analyze procedures within criminal justice programs and public policies.  
- Integrate research and theories in criminal justice administration.  
- Evaluate innovative strategies for serving diverse populations within the criminal justice system.

#### What are elective courses?

Our electives allow you to explore topics of interest to enhance what you’re learning in your criminal justice administration bachelor’s degree. Learn about the mechanics of writing to strengthen your ability to create reports. Or study state and local political processes to understand the relationship among governments.

#### What are general education courses?

Our general education courses lay the foundation for all our degree programs. Gaining skills like decision making, planning, problem solving, strategic thinking and interpersonal communication will help create well-rounded professionals in the criminal justice field. Plus, these are universally applicable skills.

You'll learn these soft skills sought by employers:

- Problem solving
- Information literacy
- Decision making
- Innovation
- Strategic thinking
- Research
- Investigation
- Written communication

[Learn about general education](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-degrees/general-education.html)

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**Which Bachelor of Criminal Justice Administration is right for you?**

| Program | 3-year BSCJA-PT | Standard 4-year BSCJA |
|---|---|---|
| Program length Program length | Program length 36 months | Program length 47 months |
| Credits Credits | Credits 90 | Credits 120 |
| Experience required Experience required | Experience required 3 years of professional experience in criminal justice or security | Experience required None |
| Eligible for additional savings including transfer credits, life and work experience credits, scholarships and employer benefits Eligible for additional savings including transfer credits, life and work experience credits, scholarships and employer benefits | Eligible for additional savings including transfer credits, life and work experience credits, scholarships and employer benefits Yes | Eligible for additional savings including transfer credits, life and work experience credits, scholarships and employer benefits Yes |
| Core curriculum Core curriculum | Core curriculum Same | Core curriculum Same |
| Degree awarded Degree awarded | Degree awarded Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration | Degree awarded Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration |
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## Career opportunities with an online Bachelor of Science in criminal justice

Our program isn’t just about earning an online criminal justice degree – it’s about getting ready for your career. Learn practical knowledge and develop job-ready skills to prepare for roles as a detective sergeant or a patrol captain. 

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### Job-ready skills

Skills learned in this program:

- Change Management
- Community Policing
- Conflict Resolution
- Public Policy
- Social Issues
[Learn about skills](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html)
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### Career opportunities

The BSCJA can prepare you to be a:

- Detective Sergeant
- Detective Supervisor
- Loss Prevention Manager
- Patrol Captain
- Police Captain
- Police Sergeant
- Police Shift Commander
- Sergeant
[Learn about Career Navigator](https://www.phoenix.edu/career-services.html#career-navigator2)
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### Work environments

You may work in:

- Government
- State, local and private educational services
[Browse our career guides](/career-guides.html)
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### Career outlook

3% growth

According to the[Bureau of Labor Statistics,](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/police-and-detectives.htm) job growth for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is projected to be as fast as average between 2024 and 2034.

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The BLS Projected Growth for 2024-2034 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

## Program purpose statement

The University's Criminal Justice programs are educational degree programs. These programs do not prepare students to become certified peace officers. For those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, corrections or as a peace officer with any particular local, state, federal, tribal 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 educational and position requirements, as well as any disqualification factors. The University makes no representations regarding whether any particular University program will qualify a graduate for any such position.

## Cost and savings

Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.

[Learn about cost of attendance](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#bachelor-non-cbe)
### Undergrad cost per course

$1,364 / course

Cost per credit 

Credits per course

Resource fee

**$398**

x3

+ $170

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Estimated cost per course

$1,364

**What affects the overall cost of my program?**

Your full program cost can vary by**Savings opportunities**:  Your cost could be reduced with eligible transfer credits, scholarships, employer discounts and more. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11K and 1 year off their undergraduate degree at University of Phoenix. 

 With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.  

**Discover ways to save time and money on your degree with our Savings Explorer® tool:**

[Go to Savings Explorer®](https://www.phoenix.edu/cost-savings)[Explore scholarships](/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships.html)[Learn about cost of attendance](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#bachelor-non-cbe)
## Save money and time with transfer credits

Your prior eligible college credits could lower your cost and help you graduate sooner.

Click to calculate your potential savings

$6,820&25 weeks[[1]](#transfer-credits-first-superscript)
Select your transfer credits

15 credits[[2]](#transfer-credits-second-superscript)30 credits[[2]](#transfer-credits-second-superscript)45 credits[[2]](#transfer-credits-second-superscript)60 credits[[2]](#transfer-credits-second-superscript)
If15of your prior college credits are accepted toward your bachelor's degree, you may save$6,820and25 weeks.

### Get every eligible transfer credit you deserve

[How to transfer](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html)Schedule a call
As a transfer-friendly university, we’ll request transcripts for you, at no cost to you, when possible, and accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions.

[1] Money savings based on prevailing cost per undergraduate course at $1,364 ($398 cost per credit x 3 credits + $170 resource fee). Time savings based on a five-week course.

[2] The average number of applied transfer credits for undergraduate criminal justice degrees is 40. Credits may not always apply to specific courses or institutional policy may limit the number of credits that can be applied.

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### Other ways to save on time and tuition

Because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education, we work hard to help our students achieve one. Here’s a few ways you can save time, save money and avoid starting from scratch. 

Credit for life experience and training
Your life experiences can be evaluated for potential college credit for your online Bachelor of Science in criminal justice administration degree. If you have military or law enforcement training, you can apply to have that experience evaluated for credit, including:

- [Peace Officer Standards and Training (PDF) ](https://www.phoenix.edu/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/post-academy-training-crg.pdf)
- [Basic Corrections Academy Training (PDF) ](https://www.phoenix.edu/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/corrections-academy-training-crg.pdf)
- [Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Training (PDF)](https://www.phoenix.edu/content/dam/edu/tuition-financial-aid/doc/Federal-Bureau-of-Investigation-CRG.pdf)
[Earn college credit](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment.html)Transfer credits
Your prior eligible college credits can lower your cost and help you graduate sooner. As a transfer-friendly university, we accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions. 

[Transfer your credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html)Employer tuition benefits
Are you employed? Check to see if your employer has an alliance agreement with us for education benefits. This can help you save money while gaining skills that could apply to your job.  

[Check employer benefits](/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html)Alumni savings
Are you a Phoenix alum? If so, you’re eligible for special tuition rates and can save up to $2,880 on a bachelor’s degree. You can also save with an alumni scholarship. 

[Save with exclusive rates](/tuition-financial-aid/alumni-offer.html)Military savings
If you’re an active-duty service member in the U.S. Armed Forces or an eligible spouse or dependent, you may be eligible for a lower, military tuition rate and can save on tuition.  

[Get military savings](/military.html)National testing providers
Do you have expertise in a specific subject? Earn college credit based on your performance on national, standardized tests to save time and money on tuition. 

[Take tests for credit](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment/national-testing-programs.html)
## Criminal justice master’s programs

Complete up to three required courses toward a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security or Master of Public Administration degree while finishing your BSCJA.

#### Master of Administration of Justice and Security

#### Discover what it takes to work in management and leadership positions in police, corrections, court operations and security organizations. 

[Explore MAJS program](/online-criminal-justice-degrees/justice-security-administration-masters-degree.html)
#### Master of Public Administration

#### There are many challenges and opportunities in the public and nonprofit administration sectors. Lead the charge in solving them with our Master of Public Administration.

[Explore MPA program](/online-criminal-justice-degrees/public-administration-masters-degree.html)
Geoffrey A. | MPA

Geoffrey A. | MPA

[Click here](/blog/alumni-chronicles/podcast/podcast-with-geoffrey-aguilera.html)to watch Geoffrey’s podcast episode on education, leadership, and community impact. 

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Learn from accomplished professionals

“ 

My teaching philosophy centers on fostering an inclusive learning environment that blends theory with practical application."

**Samantha Dutton, PhD, LCSW-R, Lt Col (Ret)**Associate Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences[ mouraunstein](https://www.phoenix.edu/about/faculty/donald-braunstein.html)

[Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-dean-samantha-dutton.html)
## Why choose us?

Everything we do has one purpose: your career.

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Skills-aligned learning

Career-relevant skills — sought by employers — in weeks. Not years you don’t have.

[How skills-aligned learning works](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html)
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Career Services for Life®

Career coaching, resumé support and interview prep — available to all active students and graduates for life.

[Learn about career services](/career-services.html)
Faculty who practice what they teach

Learn from professionals who average 29+ years of experience and are leaders in their fields. They bring industry insights right to the classroom, and over 80% of students surveyed recommend them.[[1]](#disclaim)

[Meet our faculty](/about/faculty.html)
[1] Citation: June-July 2025 UOPX Biennial Alumni survey of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral alumni who reported graduating in 2024 or 2025 (1,542 respondents, 5% response rate).

85%

Immediate skills application

85% of recent graduates in a 2025 survey believe University of Phoenix helped them develop skills and knowledge that were immediately applicable to their careers.[1]

[Higher   
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## Accreditation

Accredited for 45+ years

Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC),[hlcommission.org](https://hlcommission.org). 

[Learn more](/about/accreditation.html)
## Frequently asked questions about the 3-Year Professional Track Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration

### What is a 3-year professional track program?

A Professional Track program is a degree pathway designed for students looking for a more direct pathway to their profession of choice. As an admission requirement, BSCJA Professional Track students are required to have 3 years of relevant professional criminal justice or security experience. All students must be currently employed or have access to a suitable criminal justice or security work environment to complete course assignments.

### What is a 3-year accelerated bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration?

The 3-Year Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration offers students a faster path to graduation if they have three years of professional criminal justice or security experience. With this required experience, students can finish their Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree in three years.

### How is the 3-Year Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration different from a traditional criminal justice bachelor's degree?

The Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration requires only 90 credits to complete compared to the 120 credits required by a standard 4-year Bachelor of Criminal Justice Administration degree. The accelerated program also requires three years of professional criminal justice or security experience to enroll. The[standard 4-year program](/online-criminal-justice-degrees/criminal-justice-administration-bachelors-degree.html)does not require experience to enroll in the program. 

### How is this 3-year degree accelerated?

The Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration requires only 90 credits to complete the program, which allows students to finish in as little as three years. A four-year Bachelor of Criminal Justice Administration requires 120 credits for graduation.

### Is the degree the same as the standard 4-year criminal justice administration bachelor's degree?

Yes, the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree earned is the same whether the student enrolls in the accelerated 3-year or the standard 4-year program. Students are also eligible for additional[savings opportunities](https://www.phoenix.edu/cost-savings),[transfer credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html)and[scholarships](/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships.html).

## Criminal justice administration articles

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- [What Is a Detention Officer?](/articles/criminal-justice/what-is-a-detention-officer) — Online Degrees | August 27, 2025 • 6 minutes
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