Justice Administration Careers

Following the Pursuit of Justice

Earning a Bachelor's Degree in Justice Administration¹ from DeVry University can prepare you for many careers in criminal justice, including homeland security, policing and forensics. We will provide you with the specialized skills, knowledge, and technological expertise you need to take advantage of this broad job market.

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Industries

Federal, state and local governments are the largest employers of professionals in the field of justice administration—however many of these specialists are critical to the operation of private organizations as well. These include:

Hospitals and medical facilities
Waste management and disposal companies
Airport and other transportation facilities
Power generation and supply services
Emergency and other relief services

Career Opportunities

When you earn your degree from DeVry, you'll be prepared for a number of exciting career fields, including:

Investigations
Public Safety
Emergency Planning
Border Patrol
Corrections

Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Specialization in Justice Administration

¹DeVry's Justice Administration bachelor's degree program and any of its specializations are educational programs. For those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or as a police officer with any particular local, state, federal, or international agency- please be advised that additional qualifications are likely to be required. Applicants for jobs in the justice administration field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, drug and/or alcohol testing, physical and/or psychological examinations and credit checks. Unsatisfactory screening results may result in denial of an offer for a position in the criminal justice related field. Before enrolling in a Justice Administration program, potential students are highly encouraged to check with the relevant agency for a complete list of position requirements.

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Classes Start Every 8 Weeks

In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Arlington Campus: 1400 Crystal Dr., ste. 120, Arlington, VA 22202. DeVry University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Nashville Campus: 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr. Nashville, TN 37211. Unresolved complaints may be reported to the Illinois Board of Higher Education through the online complaint system http://complaints.ibhe.org/ or by mail to 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Ste. 333, Springfield, IL 62701-1377. Program availability varies by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.