Criminology and Criminal Justice – Policing (BS)
Are you interested in learning how modern policing works and evolves? Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in criminology and criminal justice with a concentration in policing equips you to understand policing strategies, management and accountability. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for law enforcement careers at the local, state or federal level.
Criminal justice and policing degree courses
Courses in this program deepen your understanding of policing strategies and research while helping you build the critical thinking skills to apply that knowledge in real-world settings. You’ll explore topics such as police management, investigative law, crime analysis and police accountability.
CRJ 315: Police Organization and Management
CRJ 409: Police Accountability
CRJ 410: Criminal Procedure I: The Law of Investigations
CRJ 450: Crime Analysis
CRJ 302: Research Methods (L)
CRJ 309: Criminology (SOBE OR SB)
CRJ 100: Introduction to Criminal Justice (SOBE OR SB)
CRJ 230: Introduction to Policing
CRJ 201: Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices
CRJ 303: Statistical Analysis (QTRS OR CS)
CRJ 203: Courts and Sentencing
CRJ 240: Introduction to Corrections
The careers in law enforcement you’ll be readied for
With a concentration in policing, you’ll be prepared to pursue careers in a range of law enforcement and public safety settings. You might work with local or state police departments, the FBI, the Department of Justice, the Secret Service, Customs and Border Protection or the U.S. Marshals Service. This degree also prepares you for roles in policing research, asset protection and risk management. Career examples include but aren’t limited to:
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $65,790
Customs and Border Protection Officers
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $65,790
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Growth: 1.5%
Salary: $86,280
Police Identification and Records Officers
Growth: 1.5%
Salary: $86,280
Intelligence Analysts
Growth: 1.5%
Salary: $86,280
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Growth: 3.1%
Salary: $96,290
Transit and Railroad Police
Growth: 3.2%
Salary: $69,150