Overview

A Bachelor of General Studies degree with a concentration in Justice Studies from Fort Hays State University is the first step in beginning that career. Whether it is at the local, state, or federal level, our graduates are uniquely qualified to enter into the many careers offered within the field of criminal justice.

Some of the exciting careers the Justice Studies program prepares its students for include:

Law Enforcement - Special agent with the FBI, DEA, ATF, Secret Service, U.S. Marshals, Treasury Agents, Customs Agent, special agent with a state bureau of investigation, highway patrol, state police, local police officer, detective, sheriff's deputy, and private investigator.
Courts - Preparation for law school and jobs as assistant district attorney, assistant county attorney, assistant U.S. attorney, defense attorney, judge, and court administrator.
Corrections - Corrections officer, juvenile detention officer, jail administration, jailer, prison administration, parole officer, probation officer, and community corrections officer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminology
Ethics In Criminal Justice
Administration Of Justice Systems
Juvenile Justice
Crime And Society
Corporate Crime And Deviance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hays, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Criminology View 1511 other Bachelors in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete undergraduate application
$50 non-refundable application fee
 Clear copy of the current passport id page
Submit official transcript; All transcripts must be issued in English
The GPA (Grade Point Average) requirement is 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale.
Students must provide a certified bank statement showing sufficient funds for your educational expenses at FHSU for one year
International students must show evidence that they have met the minimum FHSU English Proficiency Requirement

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

18150 USD / year

≈ 18150 USD / year
Out-of-State

18150 USD / year

≈ 18150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6090 USD / year

≈ 6090 USD / year

Additional Details

MSEP Resident: $7,853.10 per year

Living costs

Hays

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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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Overview

Some of the exciting careers the Justice Studies program prepares its students for include:

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

Hays

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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