Overview

Criminal justice is the academic study of the criminal justice system, including police, courts, and corrections. It analyzes the nature and extent of crime and the reactions of criminal justice agencies to the breaking of the law. If you plan on a career or continuing your studies in a graduate program, criminal justice is the program for you. Careers in criminal justice include law, public administration, law enforcement (local, state, and federal), court systems, corrections agencies, juvenile delinquency, probation and parole, as well as nonprofit community service organizations.

Lindenwood University Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty

Criminology and Criminal Justice faculty at Lindenwood University has practical and professional experience within the criminal justice system, and they will pass the knowledge gained with that experience along to you. Every criminal justice faculty member is also an academic advisor who will work closely with you to help you select a career path that will suit your interests.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminology
Police Academy Preparatory
Criminal Law and Procedure
Corrections
Race, Crime, and Punishment
Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Saint Charles, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies Criminology Criminal Justice View 302 other Bachelors in Legal Studies 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you attended school within the United States: Have your school send your official transcripts directly to Lindenwood.

If you attended school outside the United States: Please refer to the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) website to view the required documents needed for admission.

Standardized Test Score

To apply to our online criminal justice degree program, you must submit the following:

Online application

All official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. If you have fewer than 24 college credits, you will need to submit your official high school transcript.

If cumulative college GPA is below a 2.0, the following will also be required:

Résumé
Letter of intent/personal statement

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

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year
Out-of-State

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year

Additional Details

Online - $525 / credit hour

Living costs

Saint Charles

United States

800 - 1300 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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Overview

Lindenwood University Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Saint Charles

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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