Online Bachelor of Arts Degree in Law Enforcement Administration

Put your future in order with your Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement Administration degree online from Ashford University.

Degree Focus

The Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement Administration is a specialized online degree program that empowers you to manage and direct police and other law enforcement agencies. You will evaluate guidelines for policing today's communities. You will learn problem solving and communications skills and will develop a greater understanding of diversity. This law enforcement curriculum is designed to provide you with the knowledge you need to maintain social order, protect individual rights, and uphold the laws and institutions of democracy. Develop the character traits you need to be a responsible and ethical leader.

Career Opportunities

Law enforcement agencies have become increasingly sophisticated and need educated staff with communication, critical thinking, and technology skills to accomplish their mission. More than a third of law enforcement agencies require at least some college, and a Bachelor of Arts degree is the most effective way to advance your career in law enforcement. The many organizations in which you could apply your Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement include:

• Local Police Departments
• Sheriff's Departments
• US Drug Enforcement Administration
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
• Federal Bureau of Investigations
• Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Special Terms and Conditions

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement Administration by itself does not lead to licensure or certification in any state, regardless of concentration or specialization and students will not receive the training required to become police officers. Further, Ashford University does not guarantee that any professional organization will accept a graduate's application to sit for any exam for the purpose of professional certification. Students seeking licensure or certification in a particular profession are strongly encouraged to carefully research the requirements prior to enrollment. Requirements may vary by state. Further, a criminal record may prevent an applicant from obtaining licensure, certification, or employment in this field of study.

If a law enforcement degree fits your personal goals, contact Ashford University at 866.711.1700 to learn more, or request additional information.