Overview

As a Justice Studies major, you’ll explore how justice and injustice impact the world around you. You’ll sharpen your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to tackle today’s complex challenges while developing the strong writing and research skills that are crucial in justice studies jobs.

Winston-Salem State University's program will challenge you in the community as well as in the classroom: You’ll work with local organizations to tackle social injustice, and you can take on an internship to gain firsthand experience in a criminal justice setting. Graduate prepared to hit the ground running in your chosen career.

What You Can Do With Your Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies

Contribute to a greater understanding of justice and issues related to crime, corrections and justice administration. WSSU’s justice studies degree will prepare you for a broad range of professional opportunities in the justice system or justice-related agencies. Our graduates pursue careers as:

Activists
Community organizers
Public policy analysts
Journalists
Human rights advocates
Parole officers
Investigators
Lawyers
Victim advocates

Our bachelor’s of justice studies is also a great jumping-off point for a graduate or professional degree in law, public policy and other related fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Justice Studies

Research Methods in Justice Studies

Technological Analysis

Police & Community

Court Procedure & Evidence

Juvenile Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology View 206 other Bachelors in Criminal Law 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submission of Financial Statement.

Completed Application for Undergraduate Admissions and the $50 (U.S. dollars) non-refundable application fee.

Official records of your courses and grades from all secondary schools and universities you have attended. These records must be notarized. Certified non-English transcripts or grade reports should be accompanies by official (literal, not interpretive) translations.

If English is not your native language, even if English is the medium of instruction in your home country, you are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS which are administered at many sites worldwide.

Before admission to a degree seeking program can be completed, an applicant must document availability of sufficient funds for the first two semesters of enrollment.

Tuition Fee

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International

14056 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7028 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

14056 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7028 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

3402 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1701 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Winston-Salem

864 - 1409 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

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

Available Scholarships

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