Overview

People working within the criminal and civil legal fields are charged with promoting the safety of the community and the rights of its residents.

This on-campus and online Justice studies degree, offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences of Grand Canyon University , explores all components of the justice system. Examine the function, organization, issues, and practices of law enforcement agencies, court systems, and the corrections system. Students gain a thorough grounding in constitutional law, statutory law and case law interpretation, as well as 21st-century issues such as strategic policing and cybercrime.

This interdisciplinary degree program seeks to instill a fuller understanding of the nature of justice and injustice. Students benefit from the insights of faculty and the interactive contributions of their peers as they apply humanities and social science skills to legal matters. Study timely topics in criminal law, civil law, corrections and threat assessments, and examine approaches for making communities safer for families and individuals.

The Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies major fulfills GCU’s mission-critical competencies. GCU seeks to graduate students with the following core skills:

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Christian worldview

Ethical servant leadership

Global awareness, perspective and ethics

Careers

A bachelor's in criminal justice studies online or on-campus degree may provide the basis for a career working within the criminal or civil law fields. Some jobs that may be related to this degree include:

Probation, parole or corrections officer

Facility security guard

Police patrol officer

Security manager

Private detective or investigator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civil Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Procedure and Public Policy

Justice Problem Analysis

Threat Assessment and Behavioral Analysis

Community-Based Strategic Planning

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Criminal Law Civil & Private Law Criminology View 82 other Bachelors in Civil & Private Law in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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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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General requirements

To be accepted for admission to Grand Canyon University's (GCU) campus or online undergraduate programs, you must submit acceptable high school or college transcripts to meet the admission requirements

Direct start applicants interested in attending GCU must meet one of the following requirements:

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 3.0+
High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 2.5+ and Qualifying College Entrance Exam Score
GED and Transcript of All Credit-bearing Coursework

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Tuition Fee

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International

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.

Online: $485 per credit

Living costs for Phoenix

900 - 1450 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

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Phoenix

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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