Are You Called to Serve?
An OKWU Business Administration degree prepares you for a meaningful career. Build practical skills with strong ethics, grounded in a Christian perspective, to lead in law enforcement and beyond.
Gain a competitive edge with a business degree designed for law enforcement leadership. Learn from experienced faculty with real-world expertise.
Whether you’re starting out or already in law enforcement, OKWU helps you grow as a servant leader—professionally, personally, and spiritually.
Career Versatility
Prepare for leadership roles across industries—finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more.
Online Flexibility
Pursue your degree online at your pace while gaining hands-on experience through in-person training.
Problem-Solving & Leadership
Learn critical thinking, team management, and strategic decision-making—unlocking in-demand roles.
Who Qualifies?
✅ Tulsa Police Academy Partnership – Eligible individuals pursuing a career in law enforcement through the partnership with the Tulsa Police Department and OKWU. Your final 27 credit hours will be earned while attending the Tulsa Police Academy. Conditions apply—check eligibility requirements.
✅ Future Police Officers – You have a verifiable conditional job offer from a law enforcement agency where your employment is contingent upon completing your OKWU degree and successfully passing the appropriate police academy. The completion of the police academy counts for 27 credit hours toward your OKWU degree.
✅ Current Law Enforcement Officers – You are already a sworn officer and want to complete your degree to advance your career. If you’ve completed a qualifying law enforcement certification, you can receive 27 credit hours toward your degree.
Note: This program is exclusive to individuals (21+ years of age) with a conditional law enforcement job offer or those currently serving as officers at the city, county, state, or federal level.
The OKWU + TPD Partnership Advantage
Through OKWU’s partnership with the Tulsa Police Department (TPD), qualifying students can earn an online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Criminal Justice emphasis, completing their final 27 credit hours at the Tulsa Police Academy. Benefits of this partnership include:
Accelerated Career Path
Save time and money, earning your final credits while completing the Tulsa Police Academy.
In-Demand Careers
TPD currently needs 950 officers, offering strong hiring potential. TPD has a Pre-Hire Program while you wait for your academy start date.
Top-Tier Training
TPD is recognized as a top-tier police department nationwide with 40+ specialized units in addition to patrol and investigations.
Strong Career Prospects
Many TPD officers are actively sought out for recruitment by various branches of federal law enforcement, including the FBI, DEA, and U.S. Marshall Service
OKWU’s criminal justice program prepared me for the police academy. I learned about so many cases and law in general. I was far better prepared than others who did not receive the same level of teaching!”
– Hannah Mantei (2023 OKWU Graduate)
Program Benefits
Christ-Centered | Career-Ready | Called to Serve
✔ Business & Leadership Skills – Build a strong foundation for law enforcement leadership or future business opportunities.
✔Partnership with TPD – Complete the Tulsa Police Academy and earn 27 credits toward your OKWU degree while fast-tracking your law enforcement career.
✔ Turn Academy Training into College Credit – Earn 27 credits toward your degree by completing a basic police academy. Restrictions apply; contact Admissions for details.
✔ Fast-Track Your Degree –Transfer previous college credits and earn additional credit for experience.
✔ Financial Aid & GI Bill Accepted
✔ Save Time – Prior Learning Assessment Credits and Credit for Experience can also be earned for those who qualify.
Career Path
Students who graduate with an emphasis in Criminal Justice can go on to a variety of career pathways, some of which include:
- Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers: median salary of $67,290
- Detectives and criminal investigators: median salary of $87,060
- Correctional officers and Jailers: median salary of $47,440
- Forensic Science Technicians: median salary of $61,220
- Lawyers: median salary of $126,930
Cost Information
Cost Per Credit
| Cost Sheet | Total |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Fee | $70 |
| Total Resource Fee for Core | $1,500 |
| Technology Fee @ $65 per term | $260 |
| Student Health Fee (Can be waived) | $264 |
| Core Tuition | $7,500 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $9,644 |
Exclusive Tuition Discount
$250/credit hour is available for students who qualify for one of the following criteria:
- Have a verifiable letter of employment offer from a police department.
- Are currently employed by a police department (such as BPD) and pursuing their degree for career advancement.
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