Overview

In addition to the high academic credentials of our faculty, many have work experience as police officers, correctional staff, and years of practice with criminal law. Sharing classroom time with faculty can integrate the textbook material with professional practice, as well as provide valuable insight into the justice system that is not offered to students at many universities.

About the program

Our highly experienced faculty incorporate a curriculum that has been designed to provide you with a quality education. The Criminal Justice program of Tarleton State University offers online, hybrid, and face-to-face course options to better fit your schedule. The department also helps you with the placement of internships in the area of your interest.

Program Objectives

Expand the students’ knowledge of criminal justice,

Provide students with a broad-based education, and

Provide students with the skills and knowledge require to successfully navigate the competitive process to advance within career opportunities.

Career Opportunities

A Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice can lead to career options such as:

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Law enforcement officer

Private investigator

Correctional officer

Forensics investigator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Court Systems and Practices

Correctional Systems and Practices

Criminal Investigation

Juvenile Delinquency

Techniques of Interviewing

Gender, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

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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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

ApplyTexas application

A U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee

Official high school transcript

Official SAT or ACT test scores

Any other items requested by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions based on application answers

Proof of English fluency (scores cannot be more than 2 years old as of the first day of the term you are entering)

Tuition Fee

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International

22407 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22407 USD per year during 48 months.
National

22407 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22407 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10294 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10294 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Criminal Justice.

Available Scholarships

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