Overview

This Criminal Justice program from Johnson & Wales University will prepare you for criminal justice careers by focusing on key elements of the criminal justice system.

Quick Facts:

Through our courses you’ll learn about the role, history and development of law enforcement agencies — including, but not limited to, the role police officers and correctional officers play in the criminal law system.
You’ll be exposed to crime scene analysis techniques and have the opportunity to explore the interdisciplinary nature of the criminal justice field within political science, psychology and sociology courses that allow you to examine the global and domestic criminal justice issues of today.
If it’s that CSI stuff that stokes your passion, our crime lab and crime scene room give you the chance to learn forensic analysis skills in ﬁngerprinting and blood splatter analysis, bullet trajectory research, and collection of crime scene evidence.

Occupational Outlook

Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.

Career and Technical Education Teachers

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, postsecondary

Emergency Management Directors

Forensic Science Technicians

Information Security Analysts

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Lawyers

Police and Detectives

Private Detectives and Investigators

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Courts
Law Enforcement
Criminal Investigation
Homeland Security
Criminalistics
Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, United States
North Miami, United States
Denver, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of English proficiency, if applicable
Completed and signed International Student Financial Declaration Form for undergraduate and graduate programs
Certified bank statement or government sponsorship letter verifying financial support for one academic year
Copy of biographical section of your valid passport
Non-U.S. students transferring to JWU from another U.S. post-secondary institution must submit a Transfer Verification Form

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

43872 USD / year

≈ 43872 USD / year
Out-of-State

43872 USD / year

≈ 43872 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43872 USD / year

≈ 43872 USD / year

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 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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Occupational Outlook

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Providence

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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