Overview

Criminal Justice from University of the Virgin Islands covers the study of law enforcement and security procedures, courts and corrections, and criminal justice theory. This degree will teach students the functions of criminal justice organizations and law enforcement procedures. The BS degree differs from the BA because of its emphasis on the institutions of criminal justice, specifically the police, courts and corrections, forensic science, and crime scene investigations (CSI).

Careers

This program is also designed to qualify those students who are already in the criminal justice and law enforcement fields for promotion to advanced positions. Upon graduation, a student will have the knowledge necessary to begin a rewarding career in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Corrections

History of the Virgin Islands OR Caribbean

Criminal Investigation

Criminology

Research Methods

Criminal Procedure and Evidence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

More details

International students are urged to apply at least 4-6 weeks in advance of stated deadlines.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands

Disciplines

Criminal Justice

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.33 or higher following the completion of 52 credits of which 30 credit hours must have been taken at UVI;

must have earned a grade of C+ or better in CJU 110;

must have completed an application;

must have completed a pre-admission interview.

High school curriculum

An earned General Education Development (GED) diploma

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15900 USD / year

≈ 15900 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

15900 USD / year

≈ 15900 USD / year
In-State Applies to you

Applies to you

5300 USD / year

≈ 5300 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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