Overview

The Criminal Justice program at Bemidji State University promotes strong leadership qualities and prepares students for careers in the ever-evolving criminal justice system.

The opportunities are as unique and diverse as our students. As a Criminal Justice Major at Bemidji State University, you will prepare yourself to work for local, state, federal or tribal agencies in virtually any area of the criminal justice system.

You will also be prepared to pursue an advanced degree and will have skills that are attractive to many career fields in the private sector. BSU’s Criminal Justice Department carries several different degree tracks so you can earn your degree in a way that fits your interests and lifestyle.

Careers

Graduates from Bemidji State’s Criminal Justice Program are currently employed as Special Agents, Corrections Agents, Probation Officers, Corrections Officers, Police Officers, Sheriff’s Deputies, Attorneys and many other exciting and well-paid and in-demand positions. As a degree holder from BSU, your skills will be in high demand no matter which career path you decide.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice and Society

Comparative Justice

Criminal Justice and Juveniles

People of the Environment: Criminal Justice Perspective

Research Methods and Statistics for Criminal Justice

Policing on Tribal Lands

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bemidji, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Your Application.

A $50 international application processing fee payment is required to complete your application submission.

Statement of Purpose

In your own words, please:

Describe your academic background,

Why you want to study at BSU,

What your educational goals at BSU are and how those tie into your future goals and

Why you should be selected to study at BSU.

Submit original transcripts or officially certified copies from ALL previously attended institutions, including secondary/high schools, colleges, universities or technical schools.

If records are not in English, include a certified translation.

If attending a non-U.S. post-secondary institution without a BSU articulation agreement, get a course-by-course evaluation.

Proof of English Proficiency.

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

10786 USD / year

≈ 10786 USD / year
Out-of-State

9582 USD / year

≈ 9582 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9582 USD / year

≈ 9582 USD / year

Living costs

Bemidji

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Careers

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

Domestic

Living costs

Bemidji

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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