Overview

The Criminal Justice Program at West Texas A&M University offers a number of courses online, and the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree can be completed entirely online.

The Criminal Justice Program strives to produce graduates who understand crime and criminal justice policy, law, and the science of Criminal Justice while learning to embody the highest academic, professional, and ethical standards in both their academic work and chosen profession.

Students are given the opportunity to become great candidates to enter the field or promote in their profession.

Career

Promote to administration within your field and enter other leadership positions
Enter your career at a higher wage scale and higher earning potential
Preparation for Law School and obtaining a JD
Preparation for a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice or other graduate-level social science degrees
Employment with many different Social Service agencies
Court Investigator
Crime Scene Technician
Probation or Parole Officer

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Criminology

Court Systems and Practices

Crime in America

Juvenile Delinquency

Administrative Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 792 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following and have a minimum 2.0 Cumulative High School GPA:

High School Class Rank - Top 30%
3.0 Cumulative High School GPA (4.0 Scale)
21 ACT Composite Score or 1060 SAT Composite Score

Tuition Fee

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International

21986 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10993 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

19784 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9892 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

6672 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3336 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Canyon

914 - 1694 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Criminal Justice.

Available Scholarships

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