What do you do with a degree in criminal justice? You’ll be surprised at the array of options available to you: law enforcement, private security, probation, parole, corrections, cybercrime/computer forensics, law school, graduate school . . . and that’s just a start. More importantly, the skills that you’ll develop as a result of majoring in criminal justice will serve you regardless of the field you choose.

Students graduating from the program will be able to think critically; communicate effectively— either in writing or verbally; understand, manipulate, and interpret quantitative data; be engaged citizens; and work as a member of a team. These skills are highly valued by employers and constitute some of the core necessities for success in the 21st-century workforce.

The criminal justice program will help you develop the basic skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the field of criminal justice. It will give you:

• familiarity with the major theoretical explanations for crime/delinquency and the logic and procedures associated with the research process, including statistical inference and hypothesis testing
• fluency in the substantive, procedural, and operational aspects of the criminal justice system and its processes
• an appreciation of the ethical foundations of the criminal justice system, its agencies, and personnel

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
• Min GPA: 70.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 77

  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)

  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 120

  • Min PTE overall: 51

  This program does NOT offer conditional admission

Other fees:

• Health Insurance Fees: $2,625 per year
• Other Fees: $1,000 per year
• International Student Fee: $200 per year