Overview

This means that now, more than ever, society needs professional, ethical criminal justice practitioners who can assume leadership roles and are committed to helping others.

With a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration administration from Alvernia University, you’ll be prepared for a leadership position in law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, private security, social services, courts or another helping profession. You’ll have the knowledge, training and hands-on experience necessary for success in this challenging, but vital field.

Learning outcomes

Started in 1974, Alvernia’s well-established criminal justice program is highly regarded. Faculty members have served as an FBI agent, chief of police, Pennsylvania state trooper, probation and parole officer and assistant district attorney.

Students have opportunities for extensive field experience, and students working toward careers in law enforcement have the option of attending the Reading Police Academy to obtain Municipal Police Officer Certification as part of their four-year degree. All criminal justice majors participate in a capstone project known as the Grand Final Scenario, during which students must resolve various staged emergency situations.

Our program attracts students from up and down the East Coast, as well as other parts of the country. If you are committed to service and making society a safer and better place, Alvernia University’s criminal justice program may be just what you’re looking for.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Criminal Justice

Criminology
Criminal Law
Gender and the Criminal Justice System
Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice
Writing for the Criminal Justice Professional
Research Methods I for Criminal Justice
Probation and Parole
Corrections and Rehabilitation
Judicial Process and Procedures
Professional Seminar/Criminal Justice
Juvenile Justice System
Ethics in Criminal Justice
Senior Seminar
Agency Practicum
Crisis Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United States

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 834 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

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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

Complete the online application
Submit your official high school transcript Learn more about official transcript
Provide your English Proficiency score or Review our exemption policy.
Meet the financial requirements. Learn more about financial requirements
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44850 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44850 USD / year

≈ 44850 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

44850 USD / year

≈ 44850 USD / year

Living costs

Reading

United States

1015 - 1675 USD / month

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Learning outcomes

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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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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