Overview

When you pursue the BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice with Law Enforcement Academy Emphasis with police academy, you are required to complete the criminal justice core requirements and the following two courses: Police Academy Preparatory and St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy.

The Lindenwood University Criminology and Criminal Justice department was formed in the early 2000’s as a department of criminal justice. After years of growth, curriculum development and subsequent increased academic rigor, its current title reflects the breadth of relevant substantive knowledge provided to degree seeking students so that they may achieve the full potential of their career aspirations in the field of criminology and criminal justice.

Career

With former law enforcement officials, juvenile advocates, researchers and former as well as currently practicing attorneys, students will benefit from insights based on direct experience while attaining the appropriate knowledge and critical thinking skills to compete and thrive in the criminology and criminal justice fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice Systems
Criminology
Police Academy Preparatory
Criminal Law and Procedure
Corrections
Race, Crime, and Punishment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Charles, United States

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 835 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official High School Transcripts:

If you attended school outside the United States: Please refer to the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) website to view the required documents needed for admission.

Standardized Test Score:

Lindenwood requires ONE of the following tests for undergraduate admission consideration.

ACT – Minimum Score 20
SAT – Minimum Score 1020
TOEFL – Minimum Score 61
IELTS – Minimum Score 5.5
Duolingo – Minimum Score 85

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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

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year
Out-of-State

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Charles

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Charles

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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