Overview

The Department of Criminal Justice from West Virginia State University offers a curriculum that will provide students with a thorough understanding of the criminal justice system and its interrelationship with society. The courses will offer students an in-depth knowledge about the crime problem in society, perpetrators of crime, and theoretical causes of crime.

Key Facts

This foundation will prepare students for successful careers in law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, day report centers, juvenile justice, investigative services, and social services, as well as graduate school and law/professional school. Completion of the program will also enhance opportunities for career advancement for those already in criminal justice careers.

The Department of Criminal Justice is committed to providing students with a knowledge of and sensitivity to multicultural, racial, and gender issues within the criminal justice system, and the larger society. All Criminal Justice majors must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required in the major.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Juvenile Justice
Police and Society
Punishment and Corrections
Victimology
Court Systems in the U.S
Criminal Law
Ethics in Criminal Justice
Race and Gender Issues
Criminology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Application Fee $20- Non-refundable
Official high school transcript (2.0 cumulative GPA)
Immunization Records (if born after January 1, 1957

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

14990 USD / year

≈ 14990 USD / year
Out-of-State

14990 USD / year

≈ 14990 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9570 USD / year

≈ 9570 USD / year

Living costs

Charleston

United States

678 - 1130 USD / month

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Charleston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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