Overview

Criminal Justice and Criminology from La Roche University is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in the criminal justice field, to include law enforcement, courts and corrections, and private security, or for further study at the graduate level in criminal justice, criminology or law.

The program focus on three dimensions of development:

The knowledge of law, science and human behavior

Skills in analytical thinking, computer technology and communications

Professionalism through an ethical perspective and multicultural understanding

Careers

A degree in criminal justice and criminology prepares students for countless careers. The choices include:

Federal, state and municipal law enforcement

Probation, parole and pretrial services

Victim’s assistance officers or coordinators

Correctional officers or counselors

Investigators for state/federal licensing or regulatory agencies

Security positions with federal government agencies, such as the CIA

Positions with the police, security and intelligence branches of the various components of the U.S. Armed Forces

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Constitutional Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Justice System

Police and Society

Criminal Investigations

Intelligence Analysis and Presentation

Law Enforcement Communications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

La Roche University uses a rolling admissions system. For appropriate financial aid and housing, application deadlines: Fall: Aug. 1 and Spring: Dec. 15.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 834 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an Application

Official Secondary/High School Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation is optional unless the student opting for test-optional.

Optional Essay

TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score

Copy of passport photo page

Affidavit of Support signed by your financial sponsor

Official Bank Statement of Sponsor

Not required but taken into consideration if submitted: SAT/ACT scores and National Exam scores

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

34164 USD / year

≈ 34164 USD / year
Out-of-State

34164 USD / year

≈ 34164 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

34164 USD / year

≈ 34164 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 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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