Overview

Students will explore the many dimensions of criminal justice through multiple perspectives by exploring the social, cultural, political and economic factors that contribute to crime and its prevention.

The Criminology and Criminal Justice program at National Louis University offers a diverse curriculum that addresses key areas pertaining to the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, probation, corrections, youth and delinquency, and the law, along with focused topics such as the influence of media, criminal behavior and the impact on victims.

Career Outlook

With a degree in Criminal Justice, you’ll be set up for a wide range of careers that are growing fast. Police and Detective positions are projected to grow 5 percent from 2019-2029, faster than the average for all occupations.

This will result in approximately 40,600 new positions over the next decade. Moreover, for those interested in law, job opportunities for paralegals and legal assistants are expected to grow 10 percent from now until 2029, much faster than average.

Some of the careers that our B.A. in Criminal Justice will prepare you for are:

Police officer
Forensic scientist
Security specialist in a business setting
Juvenile justice caseworker
Paralegal
Correctional officer
Probation officer
Private investigator

These careers may require fulfillment of additional federal, state, county or municipal requirements.

Accreditation

National Louis University (NLU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six accreditors recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice System
Criminology
Criminal Law and Procedure
Punishment, Prisons and Corrections

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

180 quarter credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 343 other Bachelors in Criminology in United States

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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

Complete application
Proof of English scores or waiver
Official transcripts or NACES evaluation for credits earned outside of the USA

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19350 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19350 USD per year during 48 months.
National

11880 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11880 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11880 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11880 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Automatic scholarships are available to all international students ranging from 36% off tuition to 10% off tuition.

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Scholarships Information

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