Bachelor - Criminal Justice Administration: Management

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The University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration with a concentration in Management program is designed to help you develop leadership and communication skills needed to fill supervisory roles in police departments and other areas of criminal justice. Learn more about this program here.

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What Kind of Program Is It?

Once enrolled in the University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration with a concentration in Management program, students have the opportunity to study criminal justice theories, procedures and policies. Area of concentration courses address leadership, change management, financial principles, communication, organizational behavior and personnel issues relating to criminal justice institutions. Courses in criminal justice administration cover criminal law, ethics, criminology, corrections, criminal courts and organized crime. The program is offered online and at some University of Phoenix campuses.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should be interested in or possibly have some experience working in a law enforcement or court environment. Though not required, you might have taken previous courses to develop management and communication skills. Applicants to University of Phoenix programs should have a high school diploma or GED.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration with a concentration in Management program at University of Phoenix requires the completion of 120 semester-credits (124 for Kansas residents). A total of 45 credits must be completed in the required course of study, 15 credits in the area of concentration, and 60 credits in general education requirements and electives. Program coursework is taken sequentially as listed below.

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Criminal justice foundation courses

  • GEN 200: Foundations for General Education and Professional Success
  • CJA 204: Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • CJA 214: Introduction to Police Theory and Practices
  • CJA 224: Introduction to Criminal Court Systems
  • CJA 234: Introduction to Corrections
  • CJA 304: Interpersonal Communications
  • CJA 314: Criminology
  • CJA 324: Ethics in Criminal Justice
  • CJA 334: Research Methods in Criminal Justice
  • CJA 344: Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice
  • CJA 35: Criminal Law
  • CJA 364: Criminal Procedure
  • CJA 374: Juvenile Justice Systems and Processes
  • CJA 384: Criminal Organizations
  • CJA 394: Contemporary Issues and Futures in Criminal Justice

Management concentration courses

  • CJA 444: Organizational Behavior and Management
  • CJA 454: Criminal Justice Management Theory and Practice
  • CJA 464: Criminal Justice Policy Analysis
  • CJA 474: Managing Criminal Justice Personnel
  • CJA 484: Criminal Justice Administration Capstone

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Advanced Degrees

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration with a concentration in Management program could be prepared to fill positions in law enforcement agencies, police departments, corrections departments, or court systems. You could consider obtaining a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security.

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