Overview

Criminology and Justice Studies from Avila University is interdisciplinary and integrative in nature, drawing upon many several academic disciplines and paradigms for theoretical and methodological approaches.

The programme

Criminology and justice studies is a popular major for students planning careers in areas such as victim services, law enforcement, corrections, probation, and parole at local, state and national levels. Students in the criminology and justice studies major will be prepared with the leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills necessary for a successful career and/or graduate school education in areas such as law, sociology, psychology, and public administration.

Suggested areas to pair with this major include women’s and gender studies, computer science, forensic science, and accounting (major only). Please refer to the academic catalog for more information regarding these programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corrections

The Police

Courts and Law

Criminal Justice

Criminology

Criminological Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 343 other Bachelors in Criminology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school grade point averages of 2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

ACT score of 20 or above or SAT score of 1020 (CRW+ Math) or above

For successful admission to the university, Avila strongly recommends that high school applicants complete 16 units of college preparatory coursework

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If English is not the first language of your country and you do not have an English Placement Exam for undergrad courses, please pursue an English Language Learner program to prepare yourself for academic courses here at Avila University

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Tuition Fee

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International

40200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40200 USD per year during 48 months.
National

40200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40200 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

40200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40200 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Kansas City

980 - 1596 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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