Arizona State University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, part of the College of Public Programs, offers a Bachelor and Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The bachelor's and master's degree programs are available online. Undergraduate studies focus on the structure of the justice system and social science research, while graduate programs emphasize theory, policy and statistics. Students can gain hands-on experience through internships with agencies such as the Arizona Department of Corrections, Maricopa County Juvenile Court and the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
Phoenix College, part of a system of 10 community colleges throughout Maricopa County, offers associate degrees in Administration of Justice and Forensic Technology, and certificates in Crime and Accident Scene Photography, Evidence Technology, Fingerprint Classification and Identification, and Administrative Justice Comprehensive/Fundamentals. Courses such as Rules of Evidence, Constitutional Law and the Police Function prepare students for entry-level positions in parole, probation, law enforcement or security fields, and allow transfer to four-year degree programs.
Argosy University offers a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program in which students select a concentration from areas such as corrections, forensic psychology, homeland security, police procedure, security management and substance abuse. The program further prepares graduates for positions such as legal assistant, customs agent or court administrator, with required coursework including research methods, statistics, victimology and criminal procedure.
Everest College Phoenix offers an Associate in Applied Science degree program with an emphasis in criminal justice. Students learn about law enforcement, crime, delinquency and the philosophy of criminal law. Coursework includes topics such as terrorism, corrections, communications and criminal evidence, preparing students for careers as security officers, social work assistants or corrections officers.
The University of Phoenix's College of Criminal Justice and Security offers a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management, and a Master of Science in Administration and Security. Coursework melds criminal justice theories with applied learning. Undergraduates can choose from three concentrations: human services, administrative management and institutional health care, while the graduate program emphasizes public policy, cybercrime, profiling, forensics and incident management. The university further offers online courses in addition to its on-campus classes.