Make a Difference in the World
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on your community and the world, a Bachelor’s in Justice Administration from DeVry University is a great first step. Our curriculum includes input from criminal justice leaders across the country. You’ll explore the areas of law, government, digital forensics, homeland security, policing and more.
Get to Know Our Bachelor’s in Justice Administration
When you partner with DeVry to earn your Bachelor’s in Justice Administration, you’ll look at the moving pieces of the criminal justice system, and explore real-world scenarios with coursework designed to prepare you for government-required training programs. Our curriculum is developed with input from criminal justice leaders and educators across the country. Our professors will help you build a solid foundation of knowledge in the areas of digital forensics, homeland security and policing.
Justice Administration Specializations
Customize your Justice Administration Degree based on your goals with one of three specializations. You can pick one right away or wait until you're more familiar with the space1:
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Justice Administration in as little as 2 years + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The Bachelor’s in Justice Administration covers the following:
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Law and Government
Understand laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and political processes. -
Digital Forensics
Apply basic forensic techniques used to investigate illegal and unethical activity within a PC or local area network (LAN) environment and resolve related issues. -
Complex Problem Solving
Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions. -
Information Security
Obtain critical knowledge on information systems security in organizations in areas such as: security concepts and mechanisms, mandatory and discretionary controls, basic cryptography and its application, intrusion detection and prevention, information system assurance and anonymity and privacy. -
Analytical Software and Technology
Learn to operate digital forensics tools to track leads over local and wide area networks, including international computer crime.
Your Financial Aid Options
Learn about scholarships, grants and loans that can help make your tuition more affordable.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Bachelor’s in Justice Administration may consider careers such as:
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Investigations
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Public Safety
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Emergency Planning
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Border Patrol
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Corrections
Learn more about Careers in Justice Administration
Core Degree Courses
Justice Administration Foundation
| CRMJ300 | Criminal Justice |
| CRMJ310 | Law Enforcement |
| CRMJ315 | Juvenile Justice |
| CRMJ320 | Theory and Practice of Corrections |
| CRMJ400 | Criminology |
| CRMJ410 | Criminal Law and Procedure |
| CRMJ425 | Ethics and Criminal Justice |
| JADM200 | Introduction to Criminal Law |
| JADM240 | Introduction to the Criminal Courts |
| JADM250 | Police Report Writing |
| JADM270 | Correctional Counseling |
| JADM300 | Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice Systems |
| JADM310 | Drugs and Society |
| JADM330 | Victimology |
| JADM340 | Criminal Evidence |
| JADM350 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice |
Senior Project
| JADM490 | Senior Project I |
| JADM494 | Senior Project II |
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Humanities2
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
One of:
| HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities |
| HUMN304 | Multi-Ethnic Humanities |
Social Sciences
| POLI330 | Political Science |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
One of:
| SOCS325 | Environmental Sociology |
| SOCS350 | Cultural Diversity in the Professions |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI228 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Business
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
Computing
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
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1Students must choose a specialization after earning 45 credit hours.
2Students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location must take HUMN451 as part of this requirement.
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
