About the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration program from the University of Phoenix
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 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.
University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association (NCA). The North Central Association (NCA) is one of six regional institutional accrediting associations in the United States (each is named after the region in which it operates-Middle States, New England, North Central, Northwest, Southern, Western). These are the associations that grant membership to all regionally accredited educational institutions, including Harvard, Princeton and Yale. While independent of one another, the regional associations cooperate extensively and acknowledge one another's accreditation.
About Online
From enrollment to graduation, and beyond, the entire staff at University of Phoenix is dedicated to your success. We make it easy to become a student.
Your Admissions Counselor
To help you get started, your Admissions Counselor will guide you through the entire application process, and answer all your questions about your program, courses, forms, fees, transfer of credits, and credits awarded for work experience. Once your application and fees have been received, your Admissions Counselor will process your application, ship your Online Learning Software, help you order your textbooks and course materials, and get you into your first class. You can register for all your courses over the phone, or you can sign up via the Internet - no waiting in line required. Textbooks can be ordered the same way and shipped directly to you.
Your Financial Advisor
Your financial advisor will acquaint you with the various financial options available and help you choose the plan best suited to your needs. Your financial advisor is your contact for assistance with any financial matter, including any student loans, grants or outside funding you may be using.
Your Academic Counselor
After your first class, an academic counselor will replace your Admissions Counselor as your guide for the rest of your program. Your academic counselor will provide a schedule indicating which classes you need to take and when. Your entire degree program will be mapped out for you, including the exact date of your graduation. Your academic counselor will check in with you periodically to make sure you're comfortably on track. You can also contact your counselor at any time with problems or questions regarding any University matter, including classes, instructors, attendance or grades.
Other Student Services
As an online student, you will be able to take advantage of the university's full range of student services. You can also access the Online Collection, University of Phoenix's library on the Internet. Or visit the student union to exchange job tips, share travel information, and meet other online students living in your area. You'll be able to access your schedule, review your academic records, and order books online via your student services web page. After graduation, you can take advantage of our Alumni Network, where you'll find networking and career resources, job postings, seminars and workshops, and discounts on products and services that professionals can use to further their success. The Alumni Network can be accessed via the Internet. There are also local chapter meetings held in many metro areas across the country.