Overview

The Criminal Justice program at the University of South Alabama offers a variety of elective courses and internships in criminal justice with local, state and federal agencies.

At South, you’ll discover an exceptional classroom experience supporting a number of career options in criminal justice, and many campus organizations and activities to join. The program offers a variety learning experiences to help prepare students for their careers, with courses led by award winning faculty who have been recognized for their teaching, advising, service, and research. The critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills our programs provide have prepared our graduates well for work in fields that have included law enforcement; education; government; law; corrections; public policy; business; NGOs and non-profits; and more.

The department has a long history of both student internships and community engagement, as the city of Mobile is home to the field offices of multiple law enforcement agencies (federal, state, and local), a jail, a juvenile detention center, a county courthouse, a federal district courthouse, and multiple victim service agencies. The active Criminal Justice Association provides social and educational opportunities for students within our department, and students are encouraged to join the Alpha Phi Sigma honors society.

Careers

Students gain strong analytical and critical thinking skills that prepare them well for careers in criminal justice, including jobs in law enforcement, probation, parole and victim services. Criminal justice alumni are also prepared for graduate programs, including law school.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

U.S. Government

Policing and Society

Correctional Policies and Procedures

Research Methods

Judicial Process

Theories of Offending

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mobile, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

University of South Alabama International Application for Admission with the $35 processing fee
Academic records detailing course work completed in secondary schools with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 as calculated by the Office of International Admissions and Student Programs

English Proficiency Requirement

Applicants who are a citizens of or have completed secondary education in a country exempt from providing proof of English proficiency have the option to submit either and ACT (overall score of 19), SAT (overall score of 990), or English Proficiency Exam from the list above

Deposits - A non-refundable admissions deposit of $500 USD will be required of a student before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22440 USD / year

≈ 22440 USD / year
Out-of-State

22440 USD / year

≈ 22440 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11220 USD / year

≈ 11220 USD / year

Living costs

Mobile

United States

801 - 1323 USD / month

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

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