Bachelor in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (Bachelor's)

At DeVry University-Illinois, tuition is Apply at no cost when you submit your application for our August 31 session..

This online or hybrid specialization focuses on criminal justice practices within law enforcement, corrections, and criminal investigation. Students study legal procedures, crime scene techniques, and ethical challenges in justice systems. The programme integrates management principles with criminal justice operations and includes training in data analysis and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. It prepares students for roles requiring both technical and administrative skills in public safety environments.

Focus areas include Criminal law and procedure, Criminal investigation, Ethics and criminal justice, Crime scene investigation, Terrorism investigation, Data analysis and emerging technologies.

The specialization requires 30 credits of coursework within the Bachelor of Science in Technical Management degree. Students complete courses in criminal justice, management, and public safety over a minimum of 2 years and 8 months or a normal 4-year schedule.

Graduates may work as detention officers, police detectives, police officers, private investigators, or public safety officers.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. No specific GPA or test scores are required. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. Online or hybrid, full-time or part-time, with a minimum completion time of 2 years and 8 months and a normal completion time of 4 years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 43% of applicants.

DeVry University-Illinois is located in Lisle, Illinois, and offers an online-focused approach to higher education. Students can pursue undergraduate certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, and master's degrees. The university's programs cover technology fields such as cybersecurity, information technology, and networking; business areas including accounting, human resources, and project management; and healthcare subjects such as healthcare administration and medical billing and coding. Graduate degrees and certificates are available through the Keller Graduate School of Management.

DeVry began in 1931, when Dr. Herman DeVry founded the institution after inventing the first portable silent motion picture projector. Its current academic approach combines career-centered programs, industry-focused specializations, and real-world curriculum. The university also incorporates artificial intelligence tools into its learning environment, including hands-on practice with real-world AI tools and AI-powered learning assistants in every course. Experienced faculty and DeVry Care support students from their first conversation through graduation and beyond. Sessions begin every eight weeks, giving students a regular schedule of entry points. Students should also know that qualifying transfer credits may be accepted, and scholarships, grants, employer reimbursement, and military and veteran benefits may help reduce education costs. The institution serves both undergraduate and graduate students, making it possible to continue from an initial credential into advanced study.