Overview

With State University of New York Plattsburgh's Law and Justice major, you will develop the skills in critical thinking, clear and analytical thinking necessary for engaging with significant issues in society and for exercising informed citizenship.

Law and justice is an interdisciplinary program, providing depth in the study of law and political thought in political science and breadth in its inclusion of courses from across the college. We’ll help you build a curated set of electives in anthropology, criminal justice, English, gender and women’s studies, history, philosophy, and sociology. The set you choose will feature courses that will allow you to easily double-major or add a minor in another area of study.

Key facts

The versatility of the law and justice major opens a path to careers in law, politics and government, public service, social justice, activism and advocacy. It is also prepares you for graduate study in law, nonprofit management, public administration and public policy, politics and government, business, and other fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Thought
Law
Sociology
Topics in Political Theory
African-American Political Thought
Feminist Political Thought in the U.S.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plattsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminal Justice View 832 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

We are looking for a solid, college-preparatory background. In New York state high schools, that means Regents or Common Core coursework.

Successful applicants have an academic average of “B” or better. Students with good courses, but “C+” grades may be considered as “borderline”.

All first-year applicants should submit a recommendation from a school counselor and/or teacher.

Essays are an applicant’s opportunity to communicate to admissions in their own voice.

Applicants are encouraged to submit supplemental information regarding leadership experience, activities, community service, employment, etc., as well as any additional details regarding extenuating circumstances that might have affected academic performance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16980 USD / year

≈ 16980 USD / year
Out-of-State

16980 USD / year

≈ 16980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Plattsburgh

United States

924 - 2014 USD / month

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

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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

About