Overview

The Southern University and A&M College Department of Criminal Justice prepares students for careers in the sub-agencies of the criminal justice system and for continued education in professional and graduate schools.

National and international themes related to contemporary challenges to the police courts and corrections are among those studied and explored in theory and in practice through a diverse curriculum.

The Department addresses one of the University’s primary goals in the development and infusion of electronic media into the course curriculum. Online courses in our online programs support a student–centered environment that allows for e-teaching and e- learning experiences.

Program Objective

The Criminal Justice Program is designed:

(a) to provide students with advanced knowledge, research, and analytical skills that should contribute to their educational and professional development
(b) to provide the students the theoretical knowledge, professional, leadership, and management skills that should enable them to function effectively in the criminal justice agencies, such as the police, prisons, juvenile justice, probation, private security, etc.

The Program targets students interested in the criminal justice system who have a committed interest in enhancing their professional and management skills as well as in advancing their education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Police, Courts, and Corrections
Private Security & Public Crime Prevention
Criminology
Policing in America
Criminal Procedure
Criminal Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A score of 500 or above on the TOEFL(submit original)
Official High School Transcript
Official /Original West African Examination Scores for students of West Africa
Current NOTARIZED Affidavit of Financial Support (Original)
Copy of Immunization Form
Copy of your resident card
Letter of Good Conduct
A minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL or a score of 5 on the IELTS
High School GPA of 2.5 or better

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

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year
Out-of-State

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year

Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 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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Program Objective

Programme Structure

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

Baton Rouge

Funding

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