University of Phoenix Launches 3-Year Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree
PHOENIX – September 16, 2026 -- University of Phoenix has opened enrollment for a new three-year Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, a 90-credit online degree built specifically for working professionals already in the field.
The program requires at least three years of prior work experience
Unlike the university's standard four-year criminal justice bachelor's degree, which requires 120 credits, this accelerated track is capped at 90 credits and is open only to students with a minimum of three years of professional experience in criminal justice or security. The program sits within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and was approved by the Higher Learning Commission, which has continuously accredited University of Phoenix since 1978.