Overview

The Criminal Justice curriculum at Western Carolina University is designed from an interdisciplinary social science perspective. It is a well-rounded curriculum that provides students with an understanding of the crime problem, legal issues, research methodologies, knowledge of criminological topics, the justice system and challenges faced in a diverse democratic society. Graduates lead careers in law, law enforcement, victim services, probation, parole, institutional corrections, research and higher education. The largest portion of WCU graduates who have gone on to law school majored in criminal justice and many of our graduates attend topic graduate programs in criminology/criminal justice such as Florida State and the University of Cincinnati.

What You'll Learn

All tenured and tenure track faculty hold the PH.D. in criminology, criminal justice or sociology from top tier universities in the field. Our faculty have worked with an array of agencies and organizations in law enforcement, courts, corrections and victim programs. You will gain a broad understanding of the crime problem and our social control machinery. Engaged learning is our foremost feature, allowing our students the opportunity to research topics of special interest under the sponsorship of faculty and present their findings on campus as well as state and national conferences. Special emphasis is placed on research and communication skills throughout our curriculum. We have an array of opportunities to study criminal justice abroad. The Criminal Justice Club and Alpha Phi Sigma also undertake numerous extracurricular activities. Our internship program provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in a work setting and gain a better sense of specific career settings.

Where You'll Go

Careers of our Criminal Justice graduates from Western Carolina University cover a very broad range including policing, courts and corrections at the local, state and federal levels. Many of our alumni work with at-risk youth or adjudicated delinquents and in crime and delinquency prevention programs. Our graduates are also well represented in academe, the legal profession, victim services private security.

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Programme Structure

Criminal Justice program curriculum include:

Criminal Justice & Criminology
Majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Research Methods for Criminology & Criminal Justice
Theories of Crime
Statistical Analysis for Criminology & Criminal Justice
Senior Seminar

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

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Any fall applications submitted or completed after February 2 will be considered on space available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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General requirements

Your application to WCU begins with a strong academic record. We particularly look for:

Competitive Coursework
Competitive Grades and Class Rank (if Applicable)
Competitive Sat I or Act Scores
Background Checks
Academic Program Requirements

Computer Requirement

Required Actions and Records

Application
Application Fee
High School Transcript
Standardized Test Scores
College Transcripts
Credit Examinations

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Tuition Fee

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International

3630 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3630 USD per year during 48 months.
National

3630 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3630 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

3630 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3630 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Cullowhee

900 - 1400 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

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What You'll Learn

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Cullowhee

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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