Overview

The Criminal Justice program at the University of Houston Victoria can provide you with the competitive edge you need for a career in law enforcement or criminal justice. Whether you are just beginning as a college student or are already working in law enforcement, the Criminal Justice program at UHV offers you the theory and research skills you need to advance in the profession.

Careers

A Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice can lead to a wide range of local and state law enforcement careers and jobs including:

Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff
Police Officer
Probation/Parole Officer
Department of Public Safety Officer
Juvenile/Adult Corrections Officer
Child Protective Services
Adult Protective Services
Victim Advocacy & services
Non-profits & NGOs
Probation officers/parole officers
Law School
Graduate School

A bachelor's degree can make you more competitive for job opportunities and help you advance to managerial positions in various agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Court Systems & Practices
Criminal Law
Correctional Systems & Practices
Police Systems & Practices
Statistics for Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Administration
Ethics of Social Control
Criminology
Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-12 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

International deadlines are priority deadlines.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 792 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

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

ApplyTexas Application
Official Test Scores for proof of English Proficiency
Official Academic Credentials/Transcripts: 2.0 of 4.0 GPA Requirement
SAT and ACT scores (optional)
F-1 Student Agreement Form
Proof of Funding
Additional International Documents

Tuition Fee

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International

14952 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7476 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

14952 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7476 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

5110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2555 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Victoria

994 - 1843 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 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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