Overview

Interests in research, investigation, problem solving, and the ability to be poised under pressure are key characteristics to being successful in the program.

The Criminal Justice Major will prepare you for a variety of criminal justice positions. The program provides a foundation in police, courts, and corrections. The various criminal justice classes will address improving attention to detail, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and to communicate clearly, both written and orally.

Courses at the University of North Georgia may include in-depth investigations in policing, courts, corrections, or forensics. An internship experience is a requirement.

Careers

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Intelligence Analysts
Police Identification and Records Officers
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Transit and Railroad Police
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Customs and Border Protection Officers
Security Management Specialists
Bailiffs
Emergency Management Directors
Private Detectives and Investigators
Public Safety Telecommunicators
Security Guards
Security Managers
Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Procedures

Juvenile Justice

Corrections

Criminology

Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Statistics for Social Sciences

Criminal Investigations

Contemporary Issues in Policing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dahlonega, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

16 or older before the first day of class.
You must be a high school graduate.
You must prove English proficiency.
International applicants who are considered as a traditional freshman (graduated from high school less than 5 years ago) or considered as a freshman/transfer (graduated from high school less than 5 years ago and have less than 30 transferable college hours) must submit official SAT or ACT scores and meet traditional freshman criteria.
If you are required to complete Accuplacer testing, please note that the Accuplacer testing will need to be completed before an admissions decision is made. If you are located close to a UNG campus – you can complete this testing at UNG’s Dahlonega, Gainesville or Oconee campus. If you are located outside of Georgia or the US, please contact UNG’s Testing Center to schedule a remote Accuplacer test.

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

21780 USD / year

≈ 21780 USD / year
Out-of-State

21150 USD / year

≈ 21150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5730 USD / year

≈ 5730 USD / year

Living costs

Dahlonega

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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Dahlonega

Funding

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