Overview

The Criminal Justice programme from Xavier University offers a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum designed to prepare you for a impactful career in law enforcement, corrections, court systems, social justice and related fields. They blend rigorous academic theory with practical application, ensuring you gain the critical thinking skills, ethical framework and real-world experience essential for success.

Career

Police Officer: Enforce local laws and protect citizens.

Sheriff's Deputy: Maintain county law enforcement and security.

State Trooper: Enforce state laws and provide highway patrol.

FBI Agent: Investigate federal crimes and protect national security.

DEA Agent: Enforce drug laws and investigate drug-related crimes.

Homeland Security Agent: Protect the nation from terrorism and other threats.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law Enforcement

Criminology

Solidarity and Kinship Flag

Methods of Research

Juvenile Justice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions. International students are encouraged to apply as early as possible after the application opens.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply to Xavier University using either the Xavier application or the Common Application.

Test Scores – Decide if you will be submitting ACT/SAT scores or applying test-optional.

Submit official high school transcripts.

Request that your high school submit the Common Application School Report, along with a recommendation.

If you have earned college credit while in high school,

Submit applications for Honors Programmes and Competitive Scholarships by December 1 deadline.

File the FAFSA

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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

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Out-of-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

54530 USD / year

≈ 54530 USD / year

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 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

Career

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cincinnati

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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