Overview

Upside-Down Curriculum

Thanks to the Upside-Down Curriculum, you'll take Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Investigation in your first year. You'll learn the fundamental principles needed in criminal justice professions, from the criminal process to the essential elements of substantive criminal law. You will study complex topics such as the global reach and impact of the drug trafficking trade upon crime, terrorism, economics and politics. Additionally, you'll explore challenging issues around social injustice, discrimination and prejudice in American society, and in particular, the criminal justice system.

The proficiencies you will gain in multiple areas will develop your competency and marketability in one of society's most important fields. You will also acquire critical communication skills by writing weekly memos proposing solutions to modern investigative, legal and ethical dilemmas; delivering oral presentations; and participating in mock trials and suppression motions under the guidance of real trial judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys.

Faculty

The Criminology and Criminal Justice at Champlain College will offer you everything you need to be career-ready. Your instructors will be working professionals with insider perspectives-including veteran state and local police officers, criminal trial judges, lawyers, and the current Vermont Attorney General and former Vermont Assistant Attorneys General.

Why the Criminal Justice program from Champlain College?

With security now a major focus at all levels of government, a Criminal Justice degree from Champlain College delivers the right education at the right time: 100% of the graduates of the class of 2017 are employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation, and of those employed, 82% of them are working in jobs relevant to their career goals.

Students have gone on to jobs in U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Vermont state and local police departments, Vermont Department of Corrections, as well as a variety of human services agencies and state and local community restorative justice organizations with the skills they gained during their time at Champlain.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computers and Telecommunications

Criminal Law

Making Connections

Concepts of the Self

The Rhetoric of Self

Statistics

Criminal Procedure

Criminal Investigation

Family Violence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burlington, United States

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 323 other Bachelors in Criminology 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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

The first step in applying to an online program at Champlain College is to start your fast and free online application. You'll need to create an account and follow the step-by-step instructions.
Within the online application, you'll be required to respond to 3-4 short answer essay questions that are critically important as they provide insight into you, your goals, and your plan for success in academic programs.
Official academic transcripts are required for any post-secondary coursework you have completed and all colleges and universities you have previously attended, whether or not a degree was conferred. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized equivalency service.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

48800 USD / year

≈ 48800 USD / year
Out-of-State

48800 USD / year

≈ 48800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48800 USD / year

≈ 48800 USD / year

Living costs

Burlington

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.

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Overview

Upside-Down Curriculum

Faculty

Why the Criminal Justice program from Champlain College?

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Burlington

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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