Overview

Grounded in the social sciences, the department respects liberal values, encourages open-mindedness, and pursues in its programs both demographic and curricular diversity.

Key Features

At the undergraduate level, the department’s mission is to equip students to think critically about the causes and consequences of crime and deviance; about evolving issues in the field of criminal justice; about the potential of empirical research to help guide policy development; and about the role social organization plays in the development of knowledge.

Students in the Criminal Justice program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are introduced to both established and contemporary theory, to research skills, and to the requirements of practice in the field. It is the department’s mission to properly prepare students to join the ranks of professionals working for the criminal justice system or in the social services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Court Systems & Practices

Crime in America

Juvenile Justice

Correctional Systems and Practices

Police Systems & Practices

Criminology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 795 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

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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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

You must submit a current copy of your valid passport to ensure that the spelling of your name is consistent on all non-immigrant and university documents.

Submit Financial Documentation.

If you have been offered a scholarship you will need to provide a copy of the award letter that includes a dollar amount of the scholarship.

Mexican nationals may apply for the Mexican Tuition Waiver Form and provide all financial documentation that it requires. This benefit allows for eligible students to pay in-state tuition.

For students who plan to attend on a visa status other than F-1 student status (TN, TD, H1-B, H-4, E1, E2, or other which allows you to study in the U.S.), proof of that valid status is required. Include copies of all immigration documents.

If you have applied for U.S. Residency but have not yet received it, you must submit copies of your latest immigration documents to us at international@utrgv.edu.

Tuition Fee

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International

22286 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22286 USD per year during 48 months.
National

22286 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22286 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9986 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9986 USD per year during 48 months.

Tuition for summer session: $4,842/semester (resident), $9,762/semester (non-resident)

Living costs for Texas City

882 - 1634 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

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