Law and Justice Administration Degree

The law and justice administration degree program at Point University helps to prepare students to apply practices and theories of criminal justice that they will utilize for the structure management, direction and control of various criminal justice agencies, such as police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer law and justice administration degrees.

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Point University (Point U)

1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA

Point University is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in East Point, Georgia, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About 1,000 students enroll at Point U yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Point University offers:

• Counseling Psychology
• Business Administration
• Biblical Studies
• Music Performance

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 830 to 1020 on the SAT and between 17 to 21 on the ACT is common among students admitted to Point University. Point U has an admissions rate of around 47% of which only 70% chose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is around $18,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $3,200 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCCAA Division II)
• Volleyball (NCCAA Division II)

Students should visit the Point U website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Law and Justice Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Point U has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $68530

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).