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.*

 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

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. Please contact an Admissions Advisor for more information.

 Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management 

    Courses Credits
    Communication Course 5
    Mathematics Course 5
    Communication Course 5
    Arts and Humanities Course 6
    Physical Science Course 6
    Social Science Course 6
    Courses Credits
    Eight Skills of the Effective Criminal Justice Student 5
    Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 5
    Criminal Origins and Correctional Alternatives 5
    Police Operations 5
    Community Policing 5
    Risk Management 5
    Terrorism Today 5
    Introduction to Management 5
    Legal Foundations of Criminal Evidence 6
    Psychology for Law Enforcement 6
    Applied Criminal Justice Ethics 6
    Human Resource Development for the Criminal Justice Professional* 6
    Employment and Policy Law for Supervisors and Managers 6
    Application of Management Theory to Criminal Justice Organizations 6
    Managing Criminal Justice Organizations 6
    Bachelor’s Capstone for Criminal Justice Administration and Management 6
    Courses Credits
    Open Electives 59
    Total Program Requirements 180

  

 Already Have College Credits? 

Let us evaluate your transcripts. You may qualify for our Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management program and be eligible to earn your bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Kaplan University in as little as two years.†


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.

For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour$371.00
Total program requirements180
Total cost of tuition$66,780.00

This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. Effective June 5, 2010, a minimum tuition deposit, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, is required at the time of enrollment. The deposit will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs. Refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Kaplan University offers tuition discounts to active-duty military servicemembers and veterans. Call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor.

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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 or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
†Speak to an Admissions Advisor or refer to our University Catalog for our Transfer of Credit policy.