Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Study law enforcement systems, policy, and justice leadership.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Office
Up to 25% tuition reduction for San Diego County Sheriff’s Office employees
Up to 25% tuition reduction for spouses and dependents
Flexible online programs with monthly start dates
Finish faster with credit for prior training and experience
25% Tuition Reduction Scholarship for San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Employees, their Spouses, and Dependents
National University, a Veteran-founded nonprofit, is proud to partner with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office to support public safety professionals who protect and serve our communities every day. Through the Public Safety Promise Scholarship, you can pursue a degree in criminal justice, homeland security, public administration, and more with flexible online courses that fit your schedule.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Office employees, spouses, and dependents can receive:
25% Tuition Reduction Scholarship
on most associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs
15% Tuition Reduction Scholarship
on most eligible doctoral programs
10% Tuition Reduction Scholarship
on Juris Doctor program
- Send an email to your enrollment advisor from your work email address
- Provide a copy of a paycheck stub from the last 90 days
- Provide an email or letter from your supervisor or HR representative
Restrictions may apply. For questions, please contact National University.
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Turn Your Public Safety Training Into Course Credit
NU accepts up to 30 credit hours for professional training, allowing students to earn additional credits beyond those listed here. Visit nu.edu/cpl to learn more.
| Prior Learning Experience | Programs | Approved Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Officer Academy Training (POST) | BS Criminal Justice Admin or BA Homeland Security & Emergency Management or BA Public Admin | BS Criminal Justice CJA 229 (waived), CJA 356, CJA 400, CJA 401, CJA 443, CJA 448 CJA 457, CJA 467, BS Homeland Security & Emergency Management 5 UL CJA electives, Bachelor of Public Admin 4 UL CJA electives |
| Adult Corrections Office Course | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 340, CJA 356, CJA 400 |
| Basic Correctional Juvenile Academy | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 337, CJA 340l, CJA 356 |
| San Diego Sheriff’s Office Defensive Tactics Instructor Course | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230 |
| San Diego Sheriff’s Office: Detention Academy Training | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230, CJA 400 |
| San Diego Sheriff’s Office: DUI/SFST – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230 |
| San Diego Sheriff’s Office: Field Training Officer Basic Course | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230 |
| San Diego Sheriff’s Office: Forensic Evidence Technician Course | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230, CJA 356 |
| San Diego Sheriff’s Office: H&S – UNDER THE INFLUENCE | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230 |
| San Diego Sheriff’s Office: Less Lethal/Taser Training | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230 |
| San Diego Sheriff’s Office: POST Supervisory Course | BS Criminal Justice Admin and Masters Public Administration | BS Crim Justice Admin CJA 230, CJA 443CJA 446 Masters Public Administration without specialization, one elective course, with specialization credit for 1 of LED 602, 603, 604, or 605 |
| San Diego Police Office Leadership Training | BS Criminal Justice Admin and Masters Criminal Justice Leadership | BS Crim Justice Admin CJA 446 Masters Criminal Justice Leadership CJA 608 |
| San Diego Police Department Command Leadership Training | BS Criminal Justice Admin and Masters Criminal Justice Leadership | BA Crim Justice Admin CJA 446 Masters Criminal Justice Leadership CJA 608 |
| CA POST Basic Dispatcher | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230, CJA 351 |
| LAPD Arrest and Firearms Training | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230, CJA 351 |
| LAPD Civilian Supervisory and Leadership Course | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230 |
| CA Command College | BS Criminal Justice Admin, Masters Criminal Justice Leadership, Masters Public Administration | BA Crim Justice Admin CJA 230, CJA 443 Masters Criminal Justice Leadership 3 Elective Courses MPA (with org. leadership spec.) 1 of LED 602, 603, 604, or 605 (without spec.) 3 program elective courses |
| CA Fire Fighting Training | BS Homeland Security | 1 Upper Division Elective Course |
| California Highway Patrol | BS Criminal Justice Admin or BA Homeland Security & Emergency Management or BA Public Admin | BS Criminal Justice CJA 229 (waived), CJA 356, CJA 400, CJA 401, CJA 443, CJA 448 CJA 457, CJA 467, BS Homeland Security & Emergency Management 5 UL CJA electives, Bachelor of Public Admin 4 UL CJA electives |
| LAPD Arrest and Firearms Training | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230, CJA 351 |
| LAPD Civilian Supervisory and Leadership Course | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230 |
| Prior Learning Experience | Programs | Approved Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Command Leadership Institute Certificate | BS Criminal Justice Admin or Masters Public Admin | BS Crim Justice Admin CJA 446, CJA 453, MPA 3 elective courses |
| Executive Leadership Institute Certificate | BS Criminal Justice Admin or Masters Public Admin | BS Crim Justice Admin CJA 446, CJA 457, MPA 1 elective, PAD 627, PAD 631 |
| Supervisor Leadership Institute Certificate | BS Criminal Justice Admin | BS Crim Justice Admin CJA 446, MPA PAD 622, 1 elective |
| Five Star Chief | PhD Criminal Justice | DCJ – CJ 7101, CJ 7104 |
| Institute Trilogy | MS Criminal Justice Leadership | CJA 608 or 1 elective + 2 electives |
| State | Programs | Approved Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 229 (waived), CJA 352 |
| Arizona | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 229, CJA 453, CJA 352, CJA 351, CJA 337, CJA 464, CJA 356 |
| California POST and California Highway Patrol | BS Criminal Justice Admin or BA Homeland Security or BA Public Admin | BS Criminal Justice CJA 229 (waived), CJA 356, CJA 400, CJA 401, CJA 443, CJA 448 CJA 457, CJA 467, BS Homeland Security 5 UL CJA electives, Bachelor of Public Admin 4 UL CJA electives |
| Colorado | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230, CJA 351, CJA 352 |
| Connecticut | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230, CJA 351, CJA 352 |
| Florida | BS Criminal Justice Admin & BA Homeland Security | BS Criminal Justice CJA 351, CJA 352, CJA 460, 2 UL CJA Electives, BS Homeland Security CJA 470, 2 UL CJA Electives |
| Georgia | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 229, CJA 352, CJA 400, CJA 230, CJA 337, 1 UL CJA Elec. |
| Louisiana | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 446, CJA 460, CJA 351, CJA 352 |
| Maryland | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230 |
| Nevada | BS Criminal Justice Admin & BA Homeland Security | BS Criminal Justice CJA 352, CJA 460, CJA 443, BS Homeland Security CJA 460, 1 UL CJA elective |
| New Jersey | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230, CJA 351, CJA 352 |
| New York | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230, CJA 351, CJA 352, CJA 464 |
| Pennsylvania | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230, CJA 352 |
| Tennessee | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230, CJA 352 |
| Texas | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 337 CJA 352 CJA 453 CJA 460 |
| Washington | BS Criminal Justice Admin & BA Homeland Security | BS Criminal Justice CJA 351 CJA 352 2 UL CJA electives, BS Homeland Security HSE 470 2 UL CJA electives |
| Prior Learning Experience | Programs | Approved Courses |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of School Resource Officers (Advanced and Basic SRO) | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230 |
| U.S. Marshals Service | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 351, CJA 352, CJA 356 |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | BS Criminal Justice Admin or BA General Studies | CJA 230, GE Spanish, 9 semester credit hours of open electives |
| FLETC Criminal Investigator | BS Criminal Justice Admin | 12 semester credit hours Upper Level CJA Electives |
| Michigan State Corrections | BS Criminal Justice Admin | CJA 230, CJA 340 |
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Hear From NU Students and Alums
Earning my PhD in Criminal Justice and Organizational Leadership has allowed me to merge my military, law enforcement, and executive experiences into a meaningful purpose. My professors’ support, the writing center, and peer engagement in discussion boards were critical. I’d recommend building relationships with faculty early, as they genuinely want to see you succeed.
Jeremy B.
PhD in Criminal Justice and Organizational Leadership, Class of ’25
Thank you, National University, for your continued commitment to the first responder community and programs that provide real application to a career in law enforcement. National University’s willingness to match work experience and training to a university program makes sense and is invaluable in achieving sought-after degrees that further careers and enhance public safety.
Sheriff Kelly Martinez
Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Administration, Class of ’21
My favorite part of the program was the staff and students. The staff was professional and had previous experience working in some aspect of criminal justice, not just teaching about it. The students were also professional, and most had full-time jobs.
Dennis R.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Class of ’21
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