Overview

Courses in the Bachelor of Arts program focus upon social problems such as crime, violence, drugs, gangs, terrorism, sexual assault, prisons and juvenile delinquency. The intriguing curriculum explores human behavior, social policies, forensics, counseling, trials, rehabilitation and research and management.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, available as a residential or online program, is designed to merge academic knowledge with applied experience. The program offers courses encompassing a variety of components that prepare you for career entry, promotion, federal employment and/or graduate study.

Why Study Criminal Justice at Lamar?

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice at Lamar University is useful for a wide range of careers, including advancement to law school or graduate school to study criminal justice, sociology, political science or social work.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at Lamar University offers online and face-to-face course options to better fit your schedule. The department also helps you with the placement of internships in the area of your interest. This degree is an option for you if you are considering higher education in criminal justice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice
Court Systems and Practice
Correction Systems and Practices
Police Systems and Practices
Crime and Criminals
Ethical Issues
Responses to Crime

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-05-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-05-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-07-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 813 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Application. All international applicants should submit online applications through the Apply Texas system.

Submit Official Evaluation of Transcripts. International Undergraduate applicants must have an official report of course-by-course evaluated transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary work sent to Lamar University directly by the evaluating agency.

Submit Admission Test Scores. International Freshman and International Transfer applicants should have SAT and/or ACT scores issued to Lamar University directly by the testing agency.

Provide Proof of English Language Proficiency.

Tuition Fee

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International

16306 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8153 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

16306 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8153 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

6226 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3113 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Beaumont

882 - 1634 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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