Criminology and Criminal Justice – Policing (BS)

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.

Quick facts

Next start date: 05/18/2026
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Credit hours: 120

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: 3.1%
Salary: $76,290

Customs and Border Protection Officers

Growth: 3.1%
Salary: $76,290

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Growth: -0.7%
Salary: $93,580

Police Identification and Records Officers

Growth: -0.7%
Salary: $93,580

Intelligence Analysts

Growth: -0.7%
Salary: $93,580

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Growth: 2.9%
Salary: $105,980

Transit and Railroad Police

Growth: 3.0%
Salary: $82,320