Overview

At Criminal Justice graduates from California State University Chico students who are interested in why individuals commit crime, how governments respond to behaviors they deem undesirable, and the effects of the criminal justice system's actions on different communities will find the criminal justice major a perfect academic home. Criminal Justice graduates from California State University Chico pursue careers in various aspects of public safety, private enterprise, social welfare, and law and graduate school.

Study Abroad

The Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice supports international education and encourages students to investigate opportunities for study abroad. Students should consult the Study Abroad and Exchange or their advisor for more information.

Career Outlook

Our department's graduates fill staff and management positions in local, state, and federal government, as well as business and industry. Some sit in Congress and in statehouses. A large number work as staff to elected political officials. Many work as lobbyists, journalists, and in government and public relations. Because our department sponsors a legal studies and paralegal certificate program, many excel in careers in law.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Criminal Justice Ethics

Crime Prevention

Criminology

Survey of Forensic Science

Criminal Law

Policing in America

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chico, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a university-preparatory secondary/high school program with a 3.0 (B in the U.S. system) or "Very Good" GPA

University-preparatory mathematics courses including beginning algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. All must have passing grades (C or better, or the equivalent)

Must have English Proficiency

The SAT/ACT test is not required for admission. Although not required, higher-level test scores may allow you to be placed into higher level English and/or Math courses

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

18142 USD / year

≈ 18142 USD / year
Out-of-State

18142 USD / year

≈ 18142 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6838 USD / year

≈ 6838 USD / year

Additional Details

Mandatory campus fees of USD 2,506 per year are additional to tuition.

Living costs

Chico

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Study Abroad

Career Outlook

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Chico

Funding

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