The concentration in police administration and operations gives you a foundation in essential criminal justice principles. Your college courses in this highly focused online law enforcement degree program will take you deep into the realms of psychology, American politics and criminal law.

As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. Benefits of earning your criminal justice degree with a concentration in police administration and operations online at UMS include:

• Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation.
• Convenience. Access your coursework when and where you want – our online classroom is available 24/7.
• Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms throughout the academic year.
• Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience.
• Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities.
• Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we'll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there's no application fee.
• Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study.
• Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree.

UMS's concentration in police administration and operations was created to help graduates prepare for positions in private security and law enforcement, as well as other positions in criminal justice and related fields. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts growth for police and detective positions at 7% through 2026.*

Law enforcement positions may involve additional training and eligibility requirements.

Take your criminal justice degree to the next level with specialized knowledge and skills related to police administration and operations. In this online law enforcement degree program, students will analyze best practices in leadership of police administration and operations for managing personnel and resources that meet public safety goals.

This criminal justice degree concentration covers topics including:

• Crime analysis
• Crisis intervention
• Deployment of patrol assets
• Policy development

Jobs in the criminal justice field demand critical thinkers with tip-top communication skills. That’s why UMS’s bachelor’s in criminal justice program includes an embedded communication certificate. Built to prepare learners with the knowledge, attitudes and skills to communicate effectively, the certificate gives students resources to improve their ability to collect and convey field-related information.

UMS's bachelor's in police administration and operations program includes:

• General education
• Degree-specific courses

General Education Program

Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:

• Writing
• Communication
• Analysis
• Problem solving

All bachelor's students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.