Overview

Mission

The Justice Studies program of Chadron State College provides students with instruction in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. The program focuses on law enforcement, criminology, law, legal studies, courts, juvenile justice, forensic studies, and corrections from a social science perspective.

The program promotes principles of justice that enhance the criminal justice and legal professions and benefit the community at large. The program seeks to produce students who are critical and ethical thinkers, knowledgeable about issues of crime, law and justice, and appreciative and mindful of their civic and social responsibilities to provide service and leadership in their communities.

The program provides students with the professional and academic preparation necessary for entry-level positions in public and private sectors. The program prepares students for successful graduate study and professionals with career-enhancing educational experiences.

Student Learning Outcomes – Criminal Justice

The curriculum prepares students for professional employment in the Criminal Justice field for various professional schools including law, social work, public administration and business administration; and for those who plan to obtain advanced degrees.

Students will demonstrate academic proficiency in the core criminal justice areas (corrections, forensic studies, juvenile justice, law, and law enforcement).

Students will employ critical thinking skills when evaluating issues in criminal justice.

Students will be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, using discipline-specific discourse.

Students will be able to evaluate ethical issues related to the criminal justice system.

Students will identify issues of diversity and social justice in relation to the workings of the criminal justice system.

Student Learning Outcomes – Legal Studies

The curriculum prepares students for support services in law firms, government offices, trust departments, real estate offices, accounting firms and other law related environments. Under a lawyer’s supervision, Legal Assistants or Paralegals perform a wide variety of functions. The curriculum prepares students for interviewing clients and witnesses, researching legal authority, analyzing factual and legal situations, and preparing documents and forms. The curriculum also prepares students for graduate work in Legal Studies or law school.

Students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of selected areas of substantive and procedural law.

Students will analyze legal problems, formulate and evaluate potential solutions, and construct logical arguments in support of specific positions.

Students will be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, using discipline-specific discourse.

Students will be able to evaluate ethical issues related to the legal professions.

Students will demonstrate proficiency in legal research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement

Corrections

Legal Studies

Litigation / Civil Procedures

Legal Research and Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chadron, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Legal Studies Criminology 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

Complete the Admissions Application.

Submit Official Transcripts and Scores.

Arrange to have proof of English proficiency.

Submit your Financial Declaration and Certification and bank letter.

Submit your Health and Immunization forms.

Submit copy of current passport.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

6056 USD / year

≈ 6056 USD / year
Out-of-State

6056 USD / year

≈ 6056 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6056 USD / year

≈ 6056 USD / year

Living costs

Chadron

United States

1004 - 1549 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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Overview

Mission

Student Learning Outcomes – Criminal Justice

Student Learning Outcomes – Legal Studies

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

Living costs

Chadron

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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