Criminal Justice Administration & Management Degree Programs: Bachelor Degrees in Criminal Justice Online

As the population in the United States increases, the number of law enforcement employees could follow suit. A growing workforce may require more supervisors to manage, lead, train, and discipline. If you are interested in pursuing a criminal justice management position, consider the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management. The program is designed to help you effectively apply managerial skills in diverse criminal justice work environments and could help you advance in your current career.*

| Curriculum | Tuition and Fees

Program Highlights

This baccalaureate program includes a variety of management courses that are designed to help you critically evaluate and respond to challenges as a leader in a criminal justice organization. The curriculum focuses on:

Managerial and current issues impacting the criminal justice field
Practical and applied instructional approaches in the areas of supervision, leadership, management, organization, problem solving, research, and law
Techniques to becoming a productive change agent in the criminal justice system
Current trends that managers and supervisors may confront in the areas of corrections, policing, and criminology
Leadership responsibilities in varied criminal justice organizations

What Are the Career Opportunities?

This program is designed to prepare students to seek rewarding careers as law enforcement supervisors and managers, security managers, parole administrators, corrections supervisors and managers, and law enforcement systems analysts.

A Fast Track to a Master’s Degree

Eligible students in this bachelor's degree program who want to continue on to pursue a master's degree within the School of Criminal Justice or School of Legal Studies may be interested in the accelerated master's degree option. Students complete graduate-level courses within this undergraduate plan of study. Once accepted to the master’s degree program, students transfer in the graduate courses and matriculate into a shortened degree plan. This accelerated option allows students to complete both their bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time and at a lower cost than completing both programs separately. Accelerated options are offered for the following programs. Qualification for accelerated options is subject to eligibility requirements

Curriculum for the BS in Criminal Justice Administration and Management

Course #	Course Title	Credits
100/200-level	100/200-LEVEL: COMMUNICATION COURSE	5 100/200-LEVEL: COMMUNICATION COURSE
	100/200-LEVEL: MATHEMATICS COURSE	5 100/200-LEVEL: MATHEMATICS COURSE
	200-LEVEL: COMMUNICATION COURSE	5 200-LEVEL: COMMUNICATION COURSE
300/400-level	300/400-LEVEL: ARTS AND HUMANITIES COURSE	6 300/400-LEVEL: ARTS AND HUMANITIES COURSE
300/400-level	300/400-LEVEL: PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSE	6 300/400-LEVEL: PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSE
300/400-level	300/400-LEVEL: SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE	6 300/400-LEVEL: SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	OPEN ELECTIVES	59 OPEN ELECTIVES

Total Program Requirements	180 Total Program Requirements

Core
Major
Open Electives
Total Program Requirements

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Credit for Prior Learning

Our undergraduate degree programs feature large pools of open electives designed to offer greater flexibility when applying transfer credits toward program requirements. In addition, you can enroll in our portfolio development course, which helps you document your work and life experience in a portfolio you can submit for consideration for college credits. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs for undergraduate programs. Refer to the University Catalog for our transfer of credit policy.

Students in the Military

Kaplan University is proud to support our military and veterans in their educational pursuits by offering significantly reduced tuition. Undergraduate program tuition is reduced up to 55 percent for active-duty servicemembers and up to 38 percent for veterans. In addition, Kaplan University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program for all of our graduate programs, and both active-duty servicemembers and veterans are eligible for special tuition rates for these programs. A 10 percent tuition reduction is also available to spouses of active-duty servicemembers. For more information, call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor or visit the Kaplan University military site.

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour	$371.00
Total program requirements BS in Criminal Justice Administration and Management	180
Total cost of tuition	$66,780.00
This program requires a $100 technology fee per term (online students only). A nonrefundable application fee, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, may be required at the time of enrollment. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships.

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*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.
*Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

Course #	Course Title	Credits
CJ 100	PREPARING FOR A CAREER IN PUBLIC SAFETY	5 PREPARING FOR A CAREER IN PUBLIC SAFETY This course introduces students to careers in criminal justice and describes the Kaplan University public safety degree programs. The field of study, skill sets, and the criminal justice agencies and diverse populations encountered in the field will be discussed. Students will research the public safety degree program and class offerings in conjunction with their professional and personal goals in order to map out their specific degree plan and career goals. This course is designed to ensure criminal justice students have a successful social and academic transition into academic excellence within the Kaplan University community, and provide a foundation for success within the profession.
CJ 101	INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM	5 INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM This course provides an overview of the criminal justice system in the United States. Students gain an understanding of the philosophy and development of the criminal justice system, the current state of the criminal justice agencies and institutions, and the issues and challenges facing them.
CJ 142	CRIMINAL ORIGINS AND CORRECTIONAL ALTERNATIVES	5 CRIMINAL ORIGINS AND CORRECTIONAL ALTERNATIVES Criminal Origins and Correctional Alternatives introduces aspects of human development, including individual and environmental factors, that contribute to juvenile and adult criminal behavior. The course explores various modern correctional alternatives designed to meet the needs of offenders who do not require incarceration.
CJ 211	POLICE OPERATIONS	5 POLICE OPERATIONS This course examines the roles, responsibilities, issues, and trends related to contemporary law enforcement organizations. It also provides an in-depth look at community policing, policing in selected foreign countries, stress recognition and management, civil liability, public expectations, and police careers.
CJ 213	COMMUNITY POLICING	5 COMMUNITY POLICING This course examines the current trend of com¬munity policing in American policing. Topics will include the history of community policing, crime prevention, the use of information technology, and training, as well as the implementation and evaluation of specific community policing initia¬tives. The course will specifically focus on how community policing can be applied to a variety of crimes and social issues. Additionally, international applications and the future of community policing will be highlighted.
CJ 228	RISK MANAGEMENT	5 RISK MANAGEMENT The essence of the field of security is to protect the assets of the employer or client and to prevent and control losses. This course is designed to give students an advantage upon entering the security field by providing a solid foundation in the techniques of risk analysis and risk management. It will help students understand the decision-making process regarding loss prevention, which will allow them to communicate and work with superiors as the process moves from basic security surveys to selection of loss-prevention techniques.
CJ 290	CONFRONTING TERRORISM TODAY	5 CONFRONTING TERRORISM TODAY This course explores the historical development of both domestic and international terrorism, provides a foundational knowledge of current terrorist groups and their tactics, and examines counterterrorism methods.
AB 140	INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT	5 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT This course will give students an introductory overview of management theory, management functions, organizational structure, daily management responsibilities, ethics, and current management tools and resources. Theoretical concepts will be illustrated with practical application to real-world management problems and scenarios.
CJ 305	LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL EVIDENCE	6 LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL EVIDENCE This course explores the trial process, the definitions and types of evidence, and proof. Students will learn about trial proceedings and the role of the prosecutor and defense counsel. They will gain a thorough understanding of the different types of evidence, including real or physical evidence, testimonial evidence, documentary evidence, and demonstrative evidence. They will also study constitutional concepts such as the Exclusionary Rule, search and seizure, and discovery.
CJ 325	PSYCHOLOGY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT	6 PSYCHOLOGY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT The goal of this course is to provide the student with practical knowledge and information pertaining to the field of psychology within law enforcement. It will cover fundamental issues regarding crisis/hostage negotiations and the various psychological services provided to police officers by the organizations they work for. This course will aim to counter any myths about using these services by illustrating the benefits they can provide officers and their families.
CJ 340	APPLIED CRIMINAL JUSTICE ETHICS	6 APPLIED CRIMINAL JUSTICE ETHICS This course teaches students the fundamentals of morality and ethics in the context of applied criminal justice. Topics covered include the role of ethics as it pertains to the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of personnel; the mission of the criminal justice system; the importance of maintaining public trust; the responsible use of discretionary authority; the devastating consequences of official misconduct and recommendations for its control; the importance of organizational leadership; the role of training; and the future of the criminal justice system.
CJ 422	HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL	6 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONAL This course is aimed at criminal justice professionals looking to increase their knowledge and potential within the field of human resource development. The course will blend human resource development with sociology, psychology, and ethics based within the criminal justice context. The course will look in detail at leadership development and management. Students will study the importance of effective communication as well as the impact of diversity on individual and group behavior. Students will read case studies examining race, gender, and power dynamics within a criminal justice framework. Topics will include managing authority and power, racial profiling, controlling disciplinary problems within the workforce, coping with low morale, and managing internal and external politics at work, as well as how best to manage crisis conflicts.
CJ 423	EMPLOYMENT AND POLICY LAW FOR SUPERVISORS AND MANAGERS	6 EMPLOYMENT AND POLICY LAW FOR SUPERVISORS AND MANAGERS Employment and policy law helps to regulate the workplace environment by protecting employees from discrimination and harassment and providing a safe and fair workplace. In this course, students will analyze and evaluate legal concepts and learn to identify potentially troublesome employment-related legal and ethical issues to avoid liability, as well as to develop an understanding of how to manage employees to maximize productivity.
CJ 424	APPLICATION OF MANAGEMENT THEORY TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS	6 APPLICATION OF MANAGEMENT THEORY TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS This course takes a look into police management and supervision. The course will investigate the application of management techniques and strategies with regard to the criminal justice system. Information about law enforcement supervision at the local, state, and federal levels will be investigated. Issues regarding the internal and external dealings of law enforcement agencies, such as budgeting, training, communication, decision making, developmental growth, and motivation of employees, will be explored.
CJ 444	MANAGING CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS	6 MANAGING CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS This course deals with concepts and theory in the field of organizational behavior. The course focuses on the historical perspectives of organizational theorists, theories of motivations and leadership, and future trends and developments in modern organizations.
CJ 489	BACHELOR'S CAPSTONE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT	6 BACHELOR'S CAPSTONE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT This course is designed as the culminating experience of the bachelor's degree program in criminal justice administration and management. This course consists of a series of assignments that integrate concepts from the curriculum. The assignments are designed to test application and critical thinking skills as students work through fact-based scenarios and analyze issues affecting contemporary practice.