

You’ve dedicated your life to protecting others—now it’s time to invest in yourself. With Smarter by 1 Degree, PLEA members and their families can earn a flexible, affordable bachelor’s degree while continuing to serve their communities.
No busywork. No debt. Just a smarter path to advancement—designed exclusively for law enforcement.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Crestpoint University


Here's what you get:
A quality education instead of homework, busywork, discussion posts, & assignments
Short video lessons instead of long textbooks
Strategy for a fast, efficient Bachelor Degree
PLEA Cohort and Designated Advisor
Tuition Reimbursement pays for Degree instead of accruing student debt
Total value: $39,195
SB1D Partnership $7,995


Proudly honor your community and yourself—advance your career, expand your impact, and earn your degree through Smarter by 1 Degree.

Protect your community today while preparing for tomorrow—earn your degree and secure a future that honors your service and sacrifice.
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From serving the community to building your future—earn your degree and unlock new opportunities beyond the badge and uniform.
Protecting what matters most means protecting your future.
By advancing your education, you’re not only securing
new opportunities for career growth, promotions, and
leadership roles—you’re also setting an
example for the next generation.


Affordability

Flexibility

Online Educational Leader Since 2003
Located in Phoenix, Arizona
Accredited Bachelor's Degree
A Bachelor of Business Administration equips officers with leadership, entrepreneurship, operations, finance, and management skills.
Meets Promotion Requirements – Satisfies education standards for advancement to Lieutenant and higher ranks.
Builds Leadership Expertise – Gain critical skills in supervision, budgeting, resource allocation, policy planning, and professional communication.
Expands Career Options – Opens doors to flexible career opportunities inside and outside of law enforcement.
Launchpad for Higher Education – Provides a strong foundation for pursuing master’s degrees or other advanced fields of study.

Short Video Lessons
No Homework
No Assignments

When you’ve dedicated your life to protecting others, your education should protect your future.
This is an education that respects your service, values your time, and champions your success.
Smarter by 1 Degree is proud to support Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) members.
Our mission is to provide a quality education while saving you time and money. Traditional college classes require lectures, expensive textbooks, homework, assignments, discussion posts, and group projects. SB1D uses strategy, innovation, and technology to deliver the most efficient pathway for earning a Bachelor Degree. Strategy is everything!
Designed to fit the demanding schedules of adults, our program honor your service while equipping you for advancement, leadership, and long-term success.


We offer the support you need to cross the finish line!
Our SB1D partnership offers PLEA members an 80% discount off the regular university tuition as well as the strategy to earn a 4 year Bachelor Degree in less than a year. PLEA members are also able to complete on-demand classes that focus on learning instead of the busywork that is found in traditional classes. Our students are able to not only earn a degree, but also gain the skills and confidence needed to advance in their career.
PLEA members are placed in an exclusive PLEA Cohort so we can foster a supportive learning environment with an SB1D Advisor, as well as other PLEA members. Members are given the best classes to meet requirements without worrying about taking unneeded filler classes. You will also be assigned a designated Crestpoint/SB1D advisor to answer your questions, provide support, and help you complete your bachelor degree. Our goal is to remove the guesswork of earning a Bachelor Degree and streamline the process so everyone can earn a higher education with ease. We've helped thousands of students, and we know that support is the key to your success. Benefits also include the 80% discount on tuition as well no additional cost for textbooks or fees.
No, all of your classes are on-demand which gives you the flexibility to earn an education anytime, anywhere. Whether it's listening to a lesson while commuting to work, watching the short video lessons on your lunch break, or studying for 15 minutes while you're waiting for an appointment, you have the convenience to earn your degree around your busy schedule.
Yes, our goal is to help you use your City of Phoenix Tuition Reimbursement benefits so you can pay little or nothing out of pocket for your degree. To have the entire degree paid for by your benefits, you would pay $6500 in year 1, and on July 1st, you would use $1495 of your benefit to finish paying for your degree. This would allow you to earn your degree in 6-14 months (depending on the month you start) and pay zero out of pocket.
Adults can earn our Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in less than a year. We accept transfer credits so you only have to take the classes you need. Students can earn a 4-year degree in 1 year or less by focusing on quality instead of quantity. We cut out the long lectures, homework, long assignments, long textbooks, discussion posts, and group projects, so our students can focus on learning.
Yes, we are extending this offer to family and friends of a PLEA member if they can supply your PLEA Serial Number on the application. FAFSA or military benefits can be used if applicable.
Yes!! We accept credits even if they are decades old. We also accept military credits on a JST transcript, as well as Academy training credits transcribed on a Rio Salado transcript. If you have questions about transfer credits, we're here to help!
Yes! Crestpoint University is institutionally accredited and can be found on the Department of Education website. If you're interested in graduate school after your bachelor degree, SB1D offers 20 different Master Degrees where you can save time and money. We have two Master Degrees that can be completed in 1 year for under 10k!
Please call or text 602-325-3309 so we can answer your questions. We also offer free Zoom consultations M-F or you can email us at [email protected]. Reach out directly to SB1D, not Crestpoint. Crestpoint University charges $40k for the same degree but through the SB1D exclusive partnership....you get the same Business Degree for just under 8k! We will help you with next steps and give you the SB1D/Crestpoint application link.
We've streamlined the college process so everyone can earn their degree with ease. If you're ready to get started:
1- Click on the "Get Started" button and pick a date to meet in Zoom.
2- Fill out the SB1D form and upload unofficial transcripts (there will be a place on the SB1D form).
3- Contact Rio Salado to get your Law Enforcement training added to their college transcript (you do not have to complete classes at their school).
4- Meet in Zoom to go over your strategic degree plan, how to complete classes, prepare for exams, follow schedule, and get support. We help you each step of the way.
5- Apply at Crestpoint University through the SB1D application link given when we meet you in Zoom (applying directly through the university will cost you 40k for the same degree). We will explain everything and provide you with everything you need to succeed.

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