Overview

As a Criminology and Criminal Justice student at Texas Christian University, you’ll gain a solid foundation in research methods, writing, oral communication, statistical reasoning and critical thinking along with practical field applications through career-oriented courses and internships.

Career Prospects

Graduates work in challenging positions in various fields, including law enforcement, victim advocacy, corrections, courts and juvenile justice. Alumni are employed at companies and organizations such as:

The Federal Bureau of Investigation
Law firms and district attorneys’ offices
Child and victim advocacy centers
The Federal Bureau of Prisons
ExxonMobil Corporation
Sam Houston State University
U.S. Probation and Pre-trial Services
Various law enforcement agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminology

Crime Scene Investigation

Criminal Law

Victimology

Criminal Violence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Fall intake

Applications received after February 1st will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Worth, United States

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 834 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Application Fee

Official High School Transcript

Essay

Counselor Evaluation/Recommendation

Teacher Evaluation/Recommendation

SAT or ACT Scores (optional)

English Proficiency (International Applicants Only)

Official College Transcripts

Early Decision Agreement (Early Decision Applicants Only)

Optional Application Materials

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

63500 USD / year

≈ 63500 USD / year
Out-of-State

63500 USD / year

≈ 63500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

63500 USD / year

≈ 63500 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Worth

United States

1071 - 1679 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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Scholarships Information

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Career Prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fort Worth

Funding

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