Overview

This Criminal Justice major at Pennsylvania State University includes study in law enforcement, courts and corrections individually and as components of a system, plus work in theories of crime causation, and crime control policy.

Students should expect reading, writing, and critical thinking skills to be rigorously applied and developed throughout the degree program.

The Bachelor of Science degree offers an opportunity for educational enrichment in fields not traditionally considered part of the liberal arts.

Careers

The Bachelor of Science degree offers excellent preparation for a career in criminal justice, graduate, or professional study, or informed citizenship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policing in America
Courts and the Prosecution Process
Corrections in America
The Juvenile Justice System
Criminology
Race, Ethnicity and Culture
Elementary Statistics
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Research Methods in Sociology
Ethics in Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 798 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Official secondary school records
Official transcripts
Official test scores: SAT or ACT
English language proficiency if your native language is not English

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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Tuition Fee

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International

43490 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43490 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43490 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43490 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

21098 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21098 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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