Overview

Criminology and Criminal Justice has evolved to the point that it’s not enough to be good at solving crimes — law enforcement agencies want graduates who can help prevent crime and reduce recidivism with innovative programs and research. We take that approach with the Criminology and Criminal Justice program of York College of Pennsylvania, giving you the theory and the critical thinking you’ll need to pursue a professional career in Criminology and Criminal Justice or graduate study.

Hands-on experience is crucial. We have great relationships in the community to help get you volunteer placements for career experience and specialized training. We take that one step further and require an internship, too. There are so many ways for you to get involved no matter what you want to pursue after graduation. Want to specialize in cybercrime, corrections, forensics or another area? It’s all here, led by published faculty with terminal degrees.

Career

We prepare you to have 21st century criminology and criminal justice professional skills: computer literacy, refined critical thinking skills, ever-resourceful problem solvers, and knowledgeable of the research, statistics, and literature available to help you do your job. The result? Our graduates have been hired far and wide:

Corrections: Berks Women in Crisis, sheriff’s departments, the Commonwealth of PA Department of Corrections, Dauphin County Adult Probation, law offices and Homeland Security.

Law enforcement: Adams County Prison, the PA State Correctional Institution, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Justice Network, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the NYC Police Department.

Judicial/Agencies: Adams Court Courthouse, Amtrak Police, Children’s Home of York, Delaware River Port Authority, Exelon Nuclear at Three Mile Island and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Security: Gulf Stream Aerospace Technology, Jet Blue, Lockheed Martin, the New Jersey State Parole Board, the United States Pretrial Services Office and Value City Loss Prevention.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice

Juvenile Delinquency

Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement

Criminal Law

Judicial Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: The Early Decision application deadline for the Fall semester is November 1.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 127 other Bachelors in Criminal Law 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Official copy of your secondary school report with grades or mark sheets, translated into English if needed.

Proof of English proficiency

At least one letter of recommendation

Statement of Purpose

Copy of your passport

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

24150 USD / year

≈ 24150 USD / year
Out-of-State

24150 USD / year

≈ 24150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24150 USD / year

≈ 24150 USD / year

Living costs

York

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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