Overview

In addition to the high academic credentials of our faculty, many have work experience as police officers, correctional staff, and years of practice with criminal law. Sharing classroom time with faculty can integrate the textbook material with professional practice, as well as provide valuable insight into the justice system that is not offered to students at many universities.

About the program

Our highly experienced faculty incorporate a curriculum that has been designed to provide you with a quality education. The Legal Studies program of Tarleton State University offers online, hybrid, and face-to-face course options to better fit your schedule. The department also helps you with the placement of internships in the area of your interest.

Program Objectives

Expand the students’ knowledge of criminal justice,

Provide students with a broad-based education, and

Provide students with the skills and knowledge require to successfully navigate the competitive process to advance within career opportunities.

Career Opportunities

A Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice can lead to career options such as:

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Law enforcement officer

Private investigator

Correctional officer

Forensics investigator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Court Systems and Practices

Correctional Systems and Practices

Criminal Investigation

Juvenile Delinquency

Techniques of Interviewing

Gender, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Stephenville, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

ApplyTexas application

A U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee

Official high school transcript

Official SAT or ACT test scores

Any other items requested by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions based on application answers

Proof of English fluency (scores cannot be more than 2 years old as of the first day of the term you are entering)

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

22331 USD / year

≈ 22331 USD / year
Out-of-State

22331 USD / year

≈ 22331 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10181 USD / year

≈ 10181 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

About the program

Program Objectives

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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