Overview

Criminal Justice at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a broad and increasingly interdisciplinary field. Students who complete the BA in Criminal Justice will:

Be able to draw on multiple disciplines and research traditions to identify and understand the social and behavioral contributors to crime and delinquency.
Have a comprehensive understanding of the institutions in the criminal justice system and how politics and policymaking affect these institutions.
Have effective critical thinking and oral and written communication skills.
Have a comprehensive knowledge of the ethical concerns of the criminal justice field.
Understand how perceptions of the criminal justice system vary cross-culturally, and how such differences influence policy and public perception.

In addition, the BA in Criminal Justice will provide the foundation for students who are interested in pursuing the Master of Criminal Justice degree.

Careers:

Agricultural Inspectors
Airfield Operations Specialists
Animal Control Workers
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Criminologist
Emergency Management Directors
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Fire Inspectors
Fire Investigators
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Forensic Science Technicians
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Licensing Examiners and Inspectors
Police Detectives
Police Identification and Records Officers
Police Patrol Officers
Psychiatric Technicians
Residential Advisors
Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs
Social and Human Service Assistants
Transit and Railroad Police

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime Theory and Causes
Violence in Society
Social Research Methods
Statistics for Criminal Justice
Corrections
Ethics in Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

More details

UCCS accepts applications throughout the year through a rolling admissions process.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 792 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

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

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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

First-Time Freshman Application
Submit Application Fee
Submit Your High School/Ged Transcripts
Submit Your Sat/Act Scores
English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

22440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11220 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

22440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11220 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

11036 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5518 USD per semester during 48 months.

Online option:

National & International - 7,174 USD per semester.
Local - 6,372 USD per semester.

Living costs for Colorado Springs

950 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

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

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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