Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Distance / Online | Variable | $ 530 (US$ 530) per credit / unit | Contact provider |
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Course summary
This program focuses on management and leadership within criminal justice and related professions, maintaining a dual emphasis on the study of crime and justice in American society. The goals and essential components of the American criminal justice system are examined, with emphasis on law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. The program also focuses on current and future trends, research methodology, and the juvenile justice system.
Program modules
The modules are as follows: GEN300 Skills for Professional Development, CJA303 Foundations of Criminal Justice, CJA313 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice, CJA323 Criminology, CJA333 Policing Theory and Practice, CJA343 Criminal Law, CJA353 Criminal Procedure, CJA363 Interpersonal Communications, CJA373 Criminal Court Systems, CJA383 Institutional and Community Corrections, CJA393 Criminal Organizations, CJA403 Juvenile Justice Systems and Processes, CJA413 Ethics in Criminal Justice, CJA423 Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice, CJA433 Research Methods in Criminal Justice, CJA443 Organizational Behavior and Management, CJA453 Criminal Justice Administration, CJA463 Criminal Justice Policy Analysis, CJA473 Managing Criminal Justice Personnel, CJA483 Futures of Criminal Justice, GEN480 Interdisciplinary Capstone Course.
Entry requirement for international students
Applicant must have earned a high school diploma, GED, California High School Proficiency Examination certificate, or foreign secondary school equivalent. Applicants who do not currently meet this requirement can arrange to take the GED through their state GED administrator's office or search for the nearest GED testing center. They can be currently employed and if not, they must have access to an organizational environment that allows them to apply the concepts they learn in their courses. They can be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or hold an approved, valid visa if attending a campus located in the United States. Students should pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), the Berlitz Online English Proficiency Exam or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if the student is a non-native speaker of English.
Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
University Of Phoenix-Nevada Campus
Department name
University Of Phoenix - Northern Nevada Campus
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