Overview

You will be taught by former and active police officers, corrections officers and lawyers. The Criminal Justice program from Lake Superior State University combines academic and hands-on training. Courses in criminal investigation, firearms training and agency internships will help you acquire the necessary skills to excel in your future careers.

Key facts

A strong focus on critical thinking. The emphasis on abstract thinking using concepts and a focus on critical thinking begins with the CJUS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice and carries forward to advanced courses. This regiment introduces and acclimates students into a more advanced mindset to help attain academic excellence throughout their four years at LSSU.

A multi-faceted approach. The Department exposes students to varied approaches within tracks in Criminal Justice. This involves understanding the different disciplines and examining how they inter-relate on particular issues. The program also focuses on both macro and micro level of analyses in helping to gain a more comprehensive understanding of issues under study.
A strong emphasis on writing. The program prides itself in emphasizing and implementing writing as a central component in many of its courses. Students are expected to refine and build on their writing skills, which lend itself to the production of quality work in the CJUS 401 Senior Seminar capstone course, and further such as graduate work, law school or in criminal justice careers where writing skills are integral.
A strong emphasis on research. The program takes pride in being part of an elite academic community that offers undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake actual research. The program believes that all courses taught in the curriculum, and in particular the emphasis of the arch of core courses will help form the necessary foundation for the CJUS 401 Senior Seminar capstone course that involves the research process including statistical data analysis. It is contended that our students will be better prepared for graduate school, or other areas of life where these skills can be applied.

Accreditation

Lake Superior State University has remained accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968. This regional accrediting body was established in 1895 and currently oversees more than 1000 higher education institutions from 19 states.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Police Process
Investigation
Substantive Criminal Law
Ethical Issues in Public Safety
Statistics and Design for Public Safety
Criminological Theory and Correctional Client Growth

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Lake Superior State University operates on a rolling admission basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sault Sainte Marie, 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.

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General requirements

Students will need to provide official transcript(s) evaluated by World Evaluation Service (WES) or Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) or SpanTran on a comprehensive course-by-course basis.
Proof of English proficiency
Students are required to purchase health and accident insurance through the university sponsored program – GEOBlue.
Students must verify the ability to pay for tuition, books, fees and living expenses for one academic year prior to the I-20 form being received.

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

15096 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15096 USD / year

≈ 15096 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15096 USD / year

≈ 15096 USD / year

Living costs

Sault Sainte Marie

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

More than 90% of full-time students receive aid.

Scholarships ranging from $500 to $8,000 are available to high school graduates and Michigan community college graduates. Students must be admitted to LSSU by March 1 for consideration.

LSSU participates in most federal and state financial aid programs.

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