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Get prepared for a challenging career in the criminal justice system and achieve the career success you desire. Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice Administration program will examine the criminal justice process and its key components while at the same time learn the skills needed for effective interpersonal communication, administrative decision-making and personnel management. Contemporary issues such as human relations and social conflict, professionalism and ethics, and the injection of technology into crime and its detection are also addressed.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration provides students interested in policing, criminal law, or corrections with an interdisciplinary study of crime and justice in American society. The program's inclusion of interpersonal skills and managerial and administrative subject matter prepares students for positions of responsibility and leadership within the criminal justice community and related professions.

The Criminal Justice Administration curriculum will appeal to student professionals who are currently employed and seeking advancement within the criminal justice community, or to working adults pursuing a new career in a criminal justice-related field. Graduates of the program may find employment opportunities within public and private policing agencies, corrections, the court system, social services, and in corporate security.

The Associate degree or certificate in Criminal Justice will prepare the student to work in a wide range of public and private service environments including law enforcement, probation, insurance, investigation, and corrections. This unique program combines the technical, administrative, and interpersonal skills required of the criminal justice professional. It has a strong foundation in the social, ethical, and legal issues which the graduate will confront on the job.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

University of Phoenix offers a unique approach to adult education that helps students balance the demands of their busy lives while earning a college degree. By taking classes close to home in the evening or on the weekend, busy adults can find the time they need to maintain their current life and earn their degree. University of Phoenix offers a wide variety of Bachelor's, Master's, and Non-degree programs. Each program is designed with the career path in mind, completely preparing students for work in these fields.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ON-LINE DEGREE PROGRAM

You can complete 100% of our University studies from virtually anywhere in the world. Since 1989, our computer-based educational delivery system has extended the boundaries of the classroom. The Online program uses the power of the Internet to deliver online learning that is independent of time and location. Rather than gathering in a classroom, students and instructors interact online or offline in a forum using Microsoftî technology.
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