Overview

University of Northern Iowa offers a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program for individuals seeking a career in the criminal justice field. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, including topics such as law enforcement, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Students also learn effective communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The program provides hands-on experience through internships and research projects in local agencies, which prepare students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, or the legal system.

Features

A seamless pathway to a four-year bachelor's degree with part-time and full-time study options
Career opportunities - designed to provide a solid background for career advancement in the criminal justice field
An applied approach - building critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills
Committed faculty with extensive experience working in the criminal justice field
Designed for community college graduates with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policing in America
Courts and Judicial Process
Corrections
Criminal Law and Procedure
Criminal Justice Ethics
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Internship
Senior Capstone in Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00

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More details

UNI operates on a rolling admissions basis.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 244 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of required prerequisite courses
Passing scores on the SAT or ACT
Two letters of recommendation
Personal statement

Tuition Fee

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International

5250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 350 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

5250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 350 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

5250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 350 USD per credit during 48 months.

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