Overview

Key Features

The largest program at the Western Connecticut State University's Ancell School of Business, the JLA in Criminology program has a long and proud history of turning out graduates with a wide variety of career options before them.

Courses emphasize critical skills such as problem solving, reasoning and communication and are taught by life-long industry professionals and scholars who know the theory and have the practical experience to help students meet their goals.

A JLA graduate should be able to:

Engage in scholarship that is relevant to the options within the JLA program
Use quantitative, qualitative and critical thinking skills to analyze and propose solutions to practical problems in the areas of law, criminology, rehabilitation services, criminal justice, and associated areas.
Demonstrate proficiency in the areas of written and oral communication

Accreditation

Officially accredited/recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a medium-sized (enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organized Crime
White Collar Crime
Advanced Criminology
Criminal Justice
Women & Criminal Justices
Violent Crime
Justice Issues in Domestic & International Terrorism
Abnormal Psychology
Social Psychology & the Law
Social and Cultural Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Nationals - Admissions on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Danbury, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

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General requirements

Online application
Medical forms
Personal Essay explaining your reasons for seeking admission OR on a topic of your choice
Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers or employers – OPTIONAL
Official Test Scores.
High School and University Diplomas and Transcripts with Foreign Credit Evaluation
Affidavit of Support
$50 Non-Refundable Application Fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16901 USD / year

≈ 16901 USD / year
Out-of-State

16901 USD / year

≈ 16901 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13401 USD / year

≈ 13401 USD / year

Living costs

Danbury

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Key Features

A JLA graduate should be able to:

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Danbury

Funding

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