Overview

The Criminology and Criminal Justice program at Shenandoah University explores critical issues at the forefront of everyday activity in law enforcement, the courts, corrections and homeland security involving both professionals and perpetrators of crime and including special interest groups such as juveniles, women, minorities and non-citizens.

Students majoring in criminology & criminal justice will be prepared to work in entry-level positions in law enforcement, courts or corrections agencies at the local, state or federal levels or to continue their studies at the graduate level. The program is tailored to individual career interests so you are best informed about the career in justice that you plan to pursue.

You’ll enjoy a small faculty-to-student ratio with faculty who are experienced criminal justice professionals. Guest speakers provide personal insight into diverse career opportunities.

Career Possibilities

The unique quality of our program is its flexibility, which allows students to learn about career options, discover areas of interest, and customize their studies in to prepare themselves for specific careers, whether this involves further academic work or joining a profession.

State-level justice opportunities include working with state policing agencies in any of several states, working for state attorney generals and interning in state crime labs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Juvenile Delinquency
Ethics in the Criminal Justice System
Law Enforcement
Corrections
Law for the Criminal Justice Professional
Criminal Procedure
Crime, Community, and Prevention

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admissions, deadlines are for priority consideration

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winchester, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 127 other Bachelors in Criminal Law 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have your former high school send an official transcript directly to Shenandoah University’s Office of Admissions. If an institution is unable to send original documents, you must have an appropriate school official certify that the copy is an official copy with a stamp and signature.
All transcripts from non-U.S. institutions must also be submitted for an academic credential evaluation to obtain equivalency information regarding courses, credits, grades and degrees earned. For first-year applicants, a general or document-by-document report is sufficient, and must include GPA.
All applicants must demonstrate English proficiency.
Please complete the Supplemental Application for International Students and provide financial documentation in order to start the process of obtaining an I-20.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36330 USD / year

≈ 36330 USD / year
Out-of-State

36330 USD / year

≈ 36330 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36330 USD / year

≈ 36330 USD / year

Funding

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Career Possibilities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

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