Located on its Phoenix campus, the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is part of Arizona State University's College of Public Programs. Students can enroll in the 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice (BSCJ) program then go on to obtain a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (MACJ). There are also online courses available for the BSCJ. Distance learning coursework includes an Introduction to Criminology, White Collar Crime and Statistical Analysis.
Part of the largest community college system in the country and located in the heart of Phoenix at 15th Avenue and Thomas Road, Phoenix College offers several certification and degree options in its Administrator of Justice curriculum. Students can prepare for entry-level positions by completing an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Forensic Technology and certificate programs in fingerprinting and crime scene photography. Costs start at $71 per credit for Arizona residents.
Located 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix, Glendale Community College features a Detective School with a law enforcement operations curriculum for criminal investigations. Applicants need permission from the course instructor to register for the certificate program. The college also awards an 18-week Certificate of Completion course for Peace Officer and a Police Supervisor program that requires 15-credit hours. The cost per credit hour is $71.
Located in the East Valley area of Phoenix, Mesa Community College has an annual enrollment of 27,000 students. Those interested in pursuing a criminal justice career can choose from associate degrees in Administration of Justice Studies (AJS), Judicial Studies or Police Science. Certificate of Completion programs are available in Forensic Investigation and Legal Studies. These are three-credit courses and take four months to complete. The cost per credit hour is $71.