Bachelors Degree Requirements

A Bachelor's degree, also known as a Baccalaureate degree, is awarded to students who have successfully completed a four year course of studies. A Bachelor's degree is a prerequisite for further graduate studies.

Students must complete a total of 120 to 132* units of course work, depending on the course of study. This includes the 60 units of lower division credit received from a community college and 60 units of upper division course work from a major college or university. Note that all lower division courses must be fully accredited and transferable to a four year school.

You may take the lower division courses at a four year school, but the tuition is exorbitant compared to a community college.

LASD University has established direct relationships with the following colleges and universities offering a selection of bachelor's degrees:

Partnered Degree Programs

American Military University (Click Here)

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

California State University, Dominguez Hills (Click Here)

Bachelor of Science Applied Studies (100% Online)
Master of Science in Public Administration (100% Online)
Master of Business Administration Mba (100% Online)

California State University, San Bernardino (Click Here)

Designated Subjects Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential
Bachelor of Arts in Career and Technical Studies (BCTS) degree

Columbia College (Click Here)

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership

Mountain State University (Click Here)

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership

National University (Click Here)

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Domestic Security Management
Bachelor in Public Administration
Master in Public Administration (MPA)

Southern Illinois University (Click Here)

Bachelor of Science in Workforce Education and Development

TUI University (Online) (formerly Touro University International) (Click Here)

Business Administration:

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration

Health Sciences:

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Master of Science in Health Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

Computer Science:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
Master of Science in Information Technology Management

Education:

Master of Arts in Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership

Union Institute and University (Click Here)

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

Woodbury University (Click Here)

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

American Military University

Bachelor of Arts:

Criminal Justice
Emergency and Disaster Management
General Studies
Homeland Security
Intelligence Studies
International Relations
Management
Political Science
Security Management
Sociology
Transportation and Logistics Management

Bachelor of Science:

Criminal Justice
Forensics
Environmental Studies
Fire Science
Information Systems Security
Information Technology
Information Technology Management
Legal Studies
Space Studies

For further information regarding costs, and program details:

You can contact LASD U at (562) 903-7571 or (562) 946-7204.

California State University Dominguez Hills

In partnership with LASD University - Presents 100% Online Degrees

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Studies (consisting of courses in Business Management, Sociology, and Psychology with a minor in Communication)
• Master of Science Degree in Public Administration (MPA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  Programs can be completed entirely online or can be mixed in a combination of ground based and online formats.

Goals of the Applied Studies Program include:

• Provide a bridge between technical experience and the broader knowledge from management theory, and liberal arts offer studies that assist students in occupational leadership in their respective field
• Provide key transferable skills for the workplace in areas of critical reasoning, problem solving, and clear communication
• Offer a degree program that combines quality and efficiency through flexible delivery, convenient scheduling, and continuous faculty advising
• Up to 18 units of lower division technical course work may be integrated as part of the degree

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is designed to provide a quality graduate professional education for individuals entering or currently employed in public service and nonprofit professions. This asynchronous learning model reproduces the basic elements of a classroom teaching experience outside of the classroom. As such, the MPA Online program incorporates the traditional classroom components of a teaching faculty member, course materials, and the shared experiences of a cohort group of classmates.

The MPA degree provides graduates with the educational background and professional competencies needed to secure administrative or managerial positions in a variety of public sector and nonprofit organizations or with preparation for doctoral study and careers in teaching and research.

California State University at Dominguez Hills is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

For further information regarding costs, and program details, contact:

Applied Studies at www.appliedstudies.tv.

For information, you can contact Lani Donnelly, at LDonnelly@csudh.edu or (310) 243-2870, MPA Malaika Horne, at MHorne@csudh.edu or (310) 243-2395, MBA Cathi Ryan at CRyan@csudh.edu or (310) 243-2395, or at the school's website at http://dominguezonline.csudh.edu/programs.php.

California State University San Bernardino

In partnership with LASD University - Presents

Designated Subjects Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential

Bachelor of Arts in Career and Technical Studies (BCTS) degree

Programs can be completed entirely online or can be mixed in a combination of ground based and online formats.

Goals of the Career and Technical Studies Program include:

• Provide teacher preparation to clear a Designated Subjects CTE Teaching Credential required for K-12, adult education, and some community colleges in preparation for teaching criminal justice and/or law enforcement classes in the public sector
• Provide professional development for law enforcement officers who currently serve or wish to serve the department in a instructional capacity
• Provide a bridge between law enforcement experience and the broader knowledge an educational degree serves to promote occupational leadership in law enforcement
• Provide competency-based transferable skills for teaching in areas of critical reasoning, problem solving, clear communication, curriculum development, assessing student progress, and delivery methods/strategies for adult learners
• Offer a degree program that recognizes subject matter expertise through documentation of work experience in a portfolio for credit toward the BCTS degree
• Provide a program that respects scholar's life experiences, encourages critical thinking through scholarly debate, and gives candidate ownership of their education through flexible scheduling and asynchronous delivery
• Up to 90 semester or 120 quarter units of lower division general education course work may be transferred to meet lower division requirements as part of the degree

The Bachelor of Arts in Career and Technical Studies (BCTS) is designed to provide candidates with significant occupational and teaching experience the opportunity to have that experience count as partial credit toward a baccalaureate degree. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and five years of work experience and/or education directly related to each subject the candidate teaches. In order to qualify for a Career and Technical Evaluation of Competency (CTEC), applicant must have at least three years of full-time work experience, and at least 1500 clock hours of teaching experience.

Applicants must be admitted to the university and should take EVOC 335, Introduction to Career and Technical Studies within the first academic year.

Note: Teaching experience includes providing on-the-job training throughout one's professional career as well as classroom platform time.

California State University at San Bernardino is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

For further information regarding costs and program details, contact:

Donna Shea, BCTS Program Coordinator/Advisor
California State University, San Bernardino
(909) 537-5679, evoc@verizon.net or dshea@csusb.edu,
http://coe.csusb.edu/shea or http://cte-evoc.info

Columbia College

In partnership with LASD University - Presents

Bachelor of General Studies
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Columbia College was founded in 1851 in Columbia, Missouri. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College has more than 35 years of experience working with adult students. Columbia College has more than 30 campuses located throughout the United States and Cuba. Columbia College began an online delivery system of its academic programs in 2000 that has grown to over 700 course sections each 8 weeks.

Columbia College offers degree programs in 8-week sessions which begin five times a year. Students may enroll in two courses during an 8-week session, considered full-time; or take a single course at a time during a session. Sessions begin in August, October, January, March and June. Students can start and stop their academic program as their schedule allows.

Credit is accepted in transfer from other accredited colleges and universities, DANTES, CLEP, Military training, police academy training, and other sources. There are two additional programs available to members of Law Enforcement which allow for credit to be awarded based on training received from attendance at training academies for police or corrections officers. The Partners in Law Enforcement (PiLE) program grants 24 credit hours of course equivalency to students who meet the minimum of 400 hours of police academy and are either currently working in the law enforcement field or who have completed the academy in the past five years or less. Partners in Corrections (PiC) grants 24 semester hours of course equivalency to students who have completed a minimum 275 hours basic training academy and are current in the field or who have completed it in the past five years.

The admissions fee is waived for LASDU employees. The tuition rate at Columbia College is affordable without additional discounts. The tuition for the 2010-2011 academic year for undergraduate online courses is $225.00 per credit hour ($675 per course) and $330.00 per credit hour ($990 per course) for graduate courses. There is also federal financial aid available for those who meet requirements for aid.

Bachelor of General Studies
This degree is designed by the student and academic advisor and integrates coursework from across the curriculum. It is intended for the student who desires a liberal arts and sciences bachelor‟s degree from Columbia College but for whom there is not an appropriate major. Students can build the Bachelor of General Studies around minors if desired.

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
The Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration (BA and BS) serve students from a variety of backgrounds. The core curriculum reflects the recommendations of the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. In addition, students may elect majors in accounting, financial services, human resource management, international business, management or marketing. A principle focus of the program is to prepare students for entry-level positions and for advancement in various occupations and professions.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration
The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration degree is designed to permit the pursuit of different professional career goals while integrating the general study of criminal justice and law with other relevant disciplines. A degree in criminal justice administration prepares students for entry-level employment in the field, for promotion and leadership roles, and for graduate study. The program provides an excellent academic foundation for students planning to go on to graduate studies or law school.

Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) offers a balance of theory and practice. The mission of the MBA program is to prepare working adults in the early stages of their careers in small or mid-sized organizations with the knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics that will enhance performance in their present occupation, and prepare them for advancement to upper-level management in the future. The MBA program enhances career opportunities in the management of business firms or other formally organized enterprises.

Master of Science In Criminal Justice
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) degree is designed primarily for practitioners in the field of criminal justice interested in developing and/or enhancing administrative skills. The program is also designed to meet the analytical and theoretical needs of students who will continue with doctoral or law studies. The degree emphasizes four foundational areas; trends in criminal justice, policy development and analysis, research design and ethics in criminal justice.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

KEITH ABERNATHY – COLUMBIA COLLEGE, (800) 231-2391 ext. 7475, or at the college website www.ccis.edu

Mountain State University

In partnership with LASD University - Presents Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice Administration and Organizational Leadership

Mountain State University, in conjunction with LASD University, is offering 100% online bachelor degrees in administration of criminal justice and organizational leadership. Mountain State University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Mountain State University provides a better way for you to learn through their virtual classroom, designed for busy, working professionals. Their online degrees offer unprecedented levels of support, affordability, and maximum transfer of prior learning and professional development credit. This is a convenient way to further your education and your career.

Program highlights include:

• Complete your degree program in as little as 18 months.
• Take one class at a time.
• Can receive up to 36 college credit hours for academy training.
• Receive college credit for specialized training (hazmat, basic instructor, advanced collision training, etc.).
• Five starts a year - can start any time.

A 20% discount is available to all law enforcement personnel who are members of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). Membership to the fop is $10.00 per year, and can be obtained by contacting coilyork@dslextreme.com. Information about Mountain State University can be found at the school's website: www.mountainstate.edu/.

National University

In partnership with LASD University - Presents Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice, Domestic Security Management and Public Administration, and Masters in Public Administration (MPA)

National University offers accelerated degree programs specifically tailored to the needs of working professionals. Students complete their degree while attending National University’s intensive one course per month format. The flexibility of National University’s programs has made it the second largest, nonprofit private institution for higher learning in California.

Courses are offered to Department members at a substantial discount. National University is regionally accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Bachelor of Science Programs

Criminal Justice is the fastest growing discipline in the United States. As policing becomes more and more sophisticated, an ever increasing number of crimes are prevented or solved through the use of DNA evidence and computer forensics. National University offers bachelor degree programs in Criminal Justice and Domestic Security Management (Homeland Security). The university also offers a Bachelor degree in Information Technology Management.

Masters Degree Programs

In addition to its Bachelors degree programs, National University also offers a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Science in Managing Information Systems (MSIS). The programs consist of 12 courses and take approximately one year to complete. Courses are offered in the same intensive one course per month format as the Bachelors degree programs.

If you have questions or would like to attend an informational meeting, please call:

For information, you can contact Katherine Risk at krisk@nu.edu or (310) 662-2014, or at the school's website at www.nu.edu.

Southern Illinois University

In partnership with LASD University - Presents a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIUC) has offered a regionally accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Southern California for over thirty years. SIU grants 44 semester hours of FREE transfer credit for law enforcement academies, P.O.S.T., other accredited Administration of Justice courses, and for corresponding work experience. SIU is accredited through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Enrollment with SIU is available to any adult who has completed 14 semester hours of college credit for their occupational training and 2.5 years of corresponding work experience.

At their Riverside, CA, location they offer a combination of six weekend classroom courses and six online Independent Study courses. More specifically, they offer the twelve courses that are the ‘major’ or senior level courses in the degree. These courses are designed to be completed in one year, and at the end of the year students have earned 36 semester hours of credit. The six weekend courses are taught on an alternating weekend format – three weekends, per course, in two months. In the same two month timeframe students complete one online course. Class hours are 8 AM – 3 PM Saturday and Sunday.

SIU does not require an Associates Degree to enroll in our ‘major’ senior level courses.

If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call:

For information, you can contact Douglas Owens at (951) 682-5553, or at the school's website at www.siu.edu.

TUI University (formerly Touro University International)

TUI University is a fully online, convenient, quality focused university, which is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WSAC). LASD and Los Angeles County employees benefit from TUI's friendly credit transfer policy* and learning-centered approach, resulting in an 87% retention rate. In addition to no-campus visits (meaning no commute), state-of-the-art technology - combining CD ROM and Internet based delivery method - enables TUI to offer special tuition discounts to LASDU personnel and to LA County employees.

ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS

TUI University offers Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. degrees in Business Administration, Health Sciences, Education, Information Technology Management and Computer Science. County employees will find specialized concentrations in Human Resources (HRCI approved); Public Management; Negotiation and Conflict Management; Health Care Management; Emergency and Disaster Management; Educational Leadership; and Information Technology Security (see list below).
TUI students do not pay for textbooks. Access to an extensive cyber-library is provided at no extra cost. Financial aid is available and employer tuition reimbursement programs are accepted. TUI provides a tuition assistance program for all Sheriff's Department employees, resulting in tuition, fees, and related costs which are lower than those at UC and CSU institutions.

Reduced tuition for LASDU sworn, civilian employees, spouses, and dependents: From $295.00 to $250.00 per semester credit for Bachelor level (15%), and from $345.00 to $250.00 per semester credit for Master level (27.5%).No cost for textbooks with free access to the cyber library and the $75.00 application fee for LASD employees waived. Fed/State financial aid plans are available.

If you have questions, please call:

Rafael (Rafi) Itzhaki - (714) 816-0366 ext 2019 - ritzhaki@tuiu.edu

Kelly Chase - (714) 816-0366 ext. 2045 - kchase@tuiu.edu

Or the school's website at www.tuiu.edu

Union Institute and University

In partnership with LASD University - Presents a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Management or Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

Union Institute and University is a regionally accredited (North Central Association of Colleges and Schools) private university founded in 1964. Union Institute and University offers both tutorial (distance learning) and on-ground models of instruction. Each student is assigned a subject matter expert as their faculty advisor. Faculty is comprised of professors with extensive real world experience. Programs are created and taught by experienced police professionals.

Students can enter the program every 8 weeks.

Accelerated Program

Students entering the 8 week on-ground cohort only meet 5 times over the 8 week period.

Distance Learning

General Education Credits

If students meet the perquisites for admission, students may complete college credit courses for English, Math, Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences taken in a distance and/or online learning format. Students have the option of testing via the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). If a passing score is achieved, they may receive credit for the appropriate courses with no other work required.

Work Experience Credits

If students meet the prerequisites, Union Institute and University may award college units toward the completion of a degree based on work experience. For example, a Basic POST Certificate could count as up to 32 units in either a major or elective category. Intermediate and Advanced POST Certified training may make students eligible for up to an additional 30 units. A maximum of 90 units may be transferable to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Management or a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration.

For questions regarding these programs, contact:

For information, you can contact John Andrews at john.andrews@myunion.edu or (888) 862-9950 ext 1724 or (562) 355-1201, or at the school's website at www.tui.edu.

Woodbury University

In partnership with LASD University - Presents a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Masters of Arts in Organization Leadership

Woodbury University was established in 1884, and is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Organizational Leadership is a recognized degree for those interested in management and leadership positions in the public or private sectors. The program offers students a variety of benefits, including smaller classes, professional faculty, accelerated courses, flexible scheduling, interactive classroom format, onsite academic advising, financial aid advising, and convenient class schedules.

Bachelor of Arts Program

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership focuses on understanding human behavior: principles of effective leadership; organizational structure; ethical behavior; decision-making principles; communication processes; and principles of effective management. All employees of Los Angeles County are eligible for this degree program.

An Associate of Arts degree (AA) or the equivalent is required for admission. Graduates of the Deputy Leadership Institute (DLI) continuum benefit from additional credit transfer to this degree.

Master of Arts Program

Students must possess a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution to be considered for admission. The program consists of ten courses and requires one year to complete. Classes are presented in an intensified five-week format. The Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources recognizes degrees in Organizational Leadership as applicable for promotion.

A copy of the County's letter acknowledging the Woodbury Master of Arts Program - Click Here

If you have questions or would like to attend an informational meeting, please call:

For information, you can contact Gilsory Colon at glisery.colon@woodbury.edu or (818) 252-5234, Dr. Yael Hellman at (818) 252-5145, or at the school's website at www.woodbury.edu/s/131/index.aspx.