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

At DeVry University-Texas, 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 data analysis and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence into criminal justice operations. It is part of a broader Bachelor’s in Technical Management degree.

Focus areas include Criminal law and procedure, Criminal investigation, Ethics and criminal justice, Crime scene investigation, Terrorism investigation, Public safety and security.

The specialization requires 30 credits of coursework within the Bachelor’s in Technical Management degree. Students complete courses in management, law, investigation, and technology applications 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. Submitting an application through a phone call with an admissions representative is required to qualify for no-cost 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 or normal completion in 4 years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

DeVry University-Texas is based in Irving, Texas, with an education model built largely around online college study. Students can choose from undergraduate certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, graduate certificates, and master’s degrees. Sessions start every eight weeks, which gives students regular entry points as they plan their studies. For international students, the online format is a central part of the learning experience.

Academic offerings focus on technology, business, healthcare, and graduate management. Technology programs develop skills in cybersecurity, information technology, and networking. Business study includes areas such as accounting, human resources, and project management. Healthcare options include healthcare administration and medical billing and coding. Courses combine career-centered subjects with real-world curriculum, while artificial intelligence is incorporated through hands-on practice with AI tools and AI-powered learning assistants in every course.

DeVry began in 1931, when Dr. Herman DeVry founded the institution after inventing the first portable silent motion picture projector. Its programs remain focused on skills connected to changing workplaces. Student support, called DeVry Care, extends from the first conversation with admissions through graduation and beyond. Experienced faculty teach the courses and are intended to know students by name. Affordability options include scholarships and grants, transfer credits, employer reimbursement, and military and veteran benefits. International applicants should review program delivery, admissions requirements, and funding details with DeVry before choosing a course of study.