Overview

This program prepares students to move directly into a wide range of criminal justice careers upon graduation and is built upon practice experience. Our Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program is staffed by outstanding, highly-published faculty, each of whom is committed to providing University of Mississippi students with the best academic preparation possible.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program at the University of Mississippi has been nationally recognized for student research and service. We have an exceptional team of faculty who serve as mentors and career coaches and assist students with job placement upon graduation.

Outcomes

The job market for graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program is very strong, and graduates are in demand in a variety of law enforcement, corrections, homeland security and law positions.

University of Mississippi Criminal Justice alumni are currently employed with the FBI, Secret Service, ATF, Bureau of Prisons, DEA, U.S. Marshals, TSA, various state, local and county law enforcement agencies, law firms, probation and parole agencies, juvenile facilities, private policing and others.

Upon graduation, students may also pursue Master of Criminal Justice and/or PhD programs across the country.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice

Criminal Law

Ethics in Legal Studies

Theories of Criminal Behavior

Criminal Justice Research

Criminal Justice Internship

Colloquium in Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Completed application

Six-semester transcript

Official standardized test scores (ACT or SAT)

Senior course schedule

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31068 USD / year

≈ 31068 USD / year
Out-of-State

31068 USD / year

≈ 31068 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10278 USD / year

≈ 10278 USD / year

Living costs

Oxford

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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Overview

Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Oxford

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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