Overview

The Criminal Justice Studies program at the Westminster College New Wilmington has its basis in sociology, with additional courses in criminology and criminal justice. First Year students take a course in Deviance, which is supplemented with CJS and sociology electives.

Learning outcomes

CJS electives include courses in Juvenile Delinquency and Justice, the Sociology of Law, Victimology, Criminal Courts, Corrections, and Policing. Guest speakers, field trips, films, and service learning provide exposure to the system itself. Sociology courses focus on income inequality, racial and ethnic relations, social work, family, or violence and nonviolence.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Juvenile Delinquency and Justice

Victimology

Police

Criminal Courts

Corrections

The Sociology of Law end Legal Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Rolling Admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Castle, United States

Disciplines

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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

Official Academic Transcripts from all high school and post-secondary schools attended.

Transcripts from colleges, and universities outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an agency approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluators, the Association of International Credential Evaluators, or by IDP Education.

Westminster Students whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40330 USD / year

≈ 40330 USD / year
Out-of-State

40330 USD / year

≈ 40330 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40330 USD / year

≈ 40330 USD / year

Living costs

New Castle

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

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Delivered

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