Overview

The Criminal Justice Administration degree program at California State University, Dominguez Hills requires:

Completion of two lower division required courses common to all students in the Department of Public Administration & Public Policy;
Completion of a set of upper division core courses common to all Criminal Justice Administration students; and
Four elective courses.

Program Learning Outcomes

The CJA Program Learning Outcomes are aligned with CSUDH Undergraduate Institutional Learning Outcomes. Upon completion of the B.S. in CJA, students should be able to:

Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, research, and case law in criminal justice administration (Disciplinary Proficiency).
Demonstrate critical thinking and skeptical inquiry in their analysis of problems and potential solutions related to criminal justice administration (Critical Thinking).
Understand and assess the role of diversity and multicultural perspectives in the policies, practices, and culture of criminal justice administration (Engaged Citizenry).
Present well-organized and well-supported arguments in both written and oral formats (Communication).
Evaluate and practice ethical decision-making in criminal justice administration (Engaged Citizenry.)
Identify, access, utilize, and evaluate various forms of information (Information Literacy).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminology
Policing
Courts and Judicial Process
Corrections and Rehabilitation
Criminal Law and Procedure
Ethics in Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

2.5 or higher for California residents, 3.0 for non-California residents

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General requirements

First-Time Applicants

Students applying to a bachelor’s degree program with no previous coursework at a college or university are considered first–time, first-year (freshmen) university students. The application requirements are different for students coming from a High School in the United States or outside of the country:

Applicants from a U.S. High School

International students who have completed only coursework from the United States, or have a combination of international and U.S. coursework, must meet the minimum Admissions Requirements to be considered for admission.

Applicants from an International High School

First-time, first-year applicants must have completed the secondary education/high school in their own country or the equivalent in another country. Good academic standing with a “2.5” grade point average (on a scale of A, B, C, D, F) or better for all the courses taken, including Math/Science, at the secondary school is required.

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

6937 USD / year

≈ 6937 USD / year
Out-of-State

6937 USD / year

≈ 6937 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-California resident fee for both graduate and undergraduate students is $420 per unit, in addition to the university fees listed

Living costs

Carson

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Duration

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