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Criminal Justice Administration (Online)
Alvernia University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration prepares students with the education required to enter careers in enforcement, investigation, social services, law, victim services and other related professions. Taught by professionals in Criminal Justice careers and professors with backgrounds in areas including law, law enforcement, the courts, security, the FBI, and research, the program offers current practices and timely information to its students.
- Program Length:
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2.00 or 4.00 Years
- Course Length:
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7 Weeks
- Tuition:
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$675 Per Credit
- Study Format:
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Online
- Credit Hours:
- 123
Achieve More With A Criminal Justice Degree
Practicum
Alvernia's program requires completion of a practicum course, in which you will gain relevant, hands-on experience through an internship on the local, state or federal level at a criminal justice, private corporate security or service agency.
Career Outlook
Pursue a variety of careers, including:
- Police Officer
- Correctional Officer
- FBI Agent
- Private Investigator
- Crime Prevention Specialist
- Crime Scene Investigator
- State Trooper
- Prison warden
- Criminal Law
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice Professor
- Probation Officer
Fast-Growing Professions
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the range of jobs available with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice is projected to grow up to 12 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than average for all occupations. The median annual wage in those professions in 2022 ranged from $48,000 to $80,000.
High-Flying Grads
Graduates report that they have secured careers in their field of interest, including:
- Berks County Court of Common Pleas
- Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- Children’s Home of Reading
- Connections Work
- Dauphin County Probation Services
- FBI Security
- Pennsylvania State Police
- Tompkins Financial
- U.S. Border Patrol
- Various municipal police departments
Students interested in furthering their education in the field of law have been accepted at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and Maryland Carey School of Law.
Program Overview
- Application Instructions
For admission into Alvernia’s online Criminal Justice Administration degree, you must have a 2.0 GPA or higher. To apply:- Speak to an enrollment counselor
- Complete an application
- Provide evidence of high school completion/graduation. Documentation may include high school transcript, diploma, GED scores, or equivalent.*
- Submit official transcripts of all previous college work (if applicable)
- Submit a copy of DD214 from military (if applicable)
- Submit police academy transcripts plus confirmation if currently a police officer
*This requirement may be waived if an official college transcript is provided to validate completion of 15 credits or more from an accredited school.
- Financing Your Education
There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.
- Topics of Study
With an interdisciplinary design, our online criminal justice degree will provide you with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of criminal justice.- Interrelationships of various parts of the criminal justice system
- Classical and contemporary theories of crime
- Roles of gender and race in the criminal justice system
- Aspects of the correctional field, including incarceration, correctional counseling, practices, theories and specialized programs
- Due process of law and judicial procedure
- Juvenile delinquency and its history, philosophy and evaluation, as well as prevention and intervention programs and techniques
- Honesty, integrity and ethical behavior in criminal justice careers
- Contemporary issues in the criminal justice system
- Crisis management and how it affects law enforcement officials and the criminal justice system
- Accreditation
Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.