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Overview
The Criminal Justice program from National Louis University offers two concentrations: Criminal Justice Administration and Forensic Social Justice. Throughout the program, you’ll become equipped to serve in law enforcement, courts or corrections systems, or to work in related private industries.
What Will Our Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Offer You?
Real-World Expertise
Directed by a former homicide detective, our program features faculty members with years of experience in criminal justice. Our program was designed in consultation with leaders in law enforcement, so you’ll be exposed to the most current techniques and theories in the field.
Hands-On Learning
Expand your learning beyond the classroom through case studies, class trips, guest lectures, and internships. Learn how to apply theories and knowledge learned in class to the field.
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Courses include:
- Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice System
- Criminology
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Punishment Prisons and Corrections
- Courts and Criminal Justice
- Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice
- Juvenile Justice Systems
- Research Methods in Criminal Justice
- Criminal Investigations
- Sociology of Deviant Behavior for Criminal Justice Professionals
- Ethics, Diversity, and Professionalism in Criminal Justice
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 50
TOEFL® IBT 72
Credits
180 SCH
180 quarter credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 593 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 2
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 50
TOEFL® IBT 72
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the online application
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended. Official e-transcripts are preferred and must be submitted directly from the issuing institution to documents@nl.edu. Official paper transcripts must arrive in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution.
- Applicants with less than 10 semester hours of transferable college credit must submit an official high school transcript or an official high school equivalency credential transcript (GED or HiSET)
- Official military transcripts, military certificates (including Army, Navy, Marine Joint Services or CCAS-Air Force transcripts), nationally recognized certificates and CLEP/DANTES test scores may also be submitted for transfer credit consideration.
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10755 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10755 USD per year during 48 months. -
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10755 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10755 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Chicago
1297 - 2491 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
We are pleased to announce that for all students starting in the Summer 2020 (July) term, NLU is offering brand new undergraduate scholarships for international students! The new scholarships are listed below:
10% Automatic Opportunity Scholarship
- Applies to All NLU Undergraduate Programs including Hospitality Management
- Eligible to Freshman and Transfer Students
50% #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship
- Awarded to Two Students Every Fall Term
- Eligible to Freshman Undergraduate Students Only
- Deadline is July 1st
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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