The courses offered in the Criminal Justice Administration program are designed to provide students with a solid theoretical foundation from which they can address current issues facing the criminal justice field. The skills focused on in the different emphasis areas (Criminal Justice Administration or Intelligence Studies) have been purposefully selected to enable students to succeed as a criminal justice practitioner and leader, enhance employment and career opportunities, and for those in the Intelligence Studies emphasis, prepare students to work in the intelligence field.
This degree provides a criminal justice foundation and then allows for a specialization in criminal justice administration or intelligence studies. By learning from the top practitioners in the field, you will gain first-hand knowledge of popular criminal justice areas, such as juvenile justice, the court system, criminal justice leadership, ethics, forensics, intelligence studies, corrections, terrorism and legal issues for justice administrators.
To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the general studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
The full policy can be viewed here.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 120 |
| Major GPA | 2.0 |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 114 |
| University Honors Program | Optional |
| Progression Plan Link | View Progression Plan |
Purpose Statement
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration 90-30 provides online and distance-learning students with a contemporary, professionally focused education to prepare graduates for the evolving demands of the criminal justice field. Students complete a core set of criminal justice courses and then customize their degree plan through elective coursework aligned with their individual interests and professional goals.
This degree completion pathway is ideal for students who have previously earned up to 90 college-level credits at a community college or university and seek an efficient route to degree completion. The accelerated course format and year-round course offerings allow students to progress toward graduation in a timely and flexible manner.
All of the Criminal Justice Administration faculty hold advanced degrees and bring extensive professional experience from across the criminal justice system. Faculty members actively support student success through high-quality instruction and individualized career mentorship.
Student Learning Outcomes
This major requires 30 units distributed as follows:
Take the following 30 units:
The following coursework must be completed with a Grade of "C" or better.
Criminal Justice Administration Requirements (21 units)
Additional Criminal Justice Administration Courses (9 units)
Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or General Studies Requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
Some courses may have prerequisites. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.