Overview

NAU students will receive an education based on cutting edge information from highly qualified Professors and Instructors who possess the academic credentials and global experiences that remain relevant and current in an ever-changing world.

The Criminal Justice program at North American University supports a wide array of Criminal Justice employment opportunities starting with entry level positions and extending as far as the students’ desire. NAU is determined to improve the world of law enforcement, one NAU graduate at a time. Whether as a Crime Lab Analyst, Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Investigator or any other critical law enforcement position, NAU students will be prepared to lead.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of links between forensic science that will allow students to make reasoned ethical and legal judgements related to the criminal justice profession.
Compare fundamental theories in various criminal justice disciplines and relate them to current criminal justice environments.
Understanding the importance of professionalism and ethical behavior in the forensic science community will allow students to analyze criminal justice problems and formulate relevant solutions as well as assess possible outcomes.
Understand the need for forensic science in the criminal justice field as well as develop written communication skills for presentation of findings in accordance with established professional guidelines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice System
Policing System and Practices in America
Criminal Law
Constitutional Law
Criminal Trial and the Court
Correctional System and Practices in America
Criminology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your high school transcript (official or certified) or diploma (official or certified) or official GED score

Submit your official test scores: SAT, ACT, AP

Copy of Passport

Official Academic Credentials and Test Scores

Reference letters, proof of achievement letters, certificates, etc.

Financial Status

English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

27000 USD / year

≈ 27000 USD / year
Out-of-State

27000 USD / year

≈ 27000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14736 USD / year

≈ 14736 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 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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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Houston

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