Overview

Owing to our strong relationships with local, state, and federal agencies, criminology students benefit from hands on learning, networking, and skill building within criminal justice settings, which are predicted to expand in the next several decades.

With access to experiential learning opportunities, mentorship, and experts in the field, Valparaiso University Criminology students acquire practical, applied, and generalizable skills inside and outside of the classroom, allowing them to problem solve and think critically about one of the most enduring social problems we face … crime.

Career Outcomes and Graduate Success

Valpo’s sociology and criminology students graduate with a strong liberal arts foundation and real-world career readiness. Alumni pursue law school, graduate programs, and roles in criminal justice, education, healthcare, business, and public service. Notable graduate destinations include DePaul, University of Chicago, and Michigan State, while employers range from the Army National Guard to law firms in Chicago.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Development in Sociology
Sociology
Inequality in America
Advanced Professional Development in Sociology
Development of Sociological Theory
Research Methods I: Quantitative Survey Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valparaiso, United States

Disciplines

Criminology View 323 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.

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General requirements

Application Profile
Reflective Essay
Your reflective essay should summarize:

Why you are interested in studying in the United StatesWhy you are applying to Valparaiso UniversityYour interest in the degree programHow this program impacts your professional development

Passport Copy
Provide a scanned copy of both sides that is legible and clearly shows your picture

Proof of English Language Proficiency
3 (three) years of high school transcripts, with an English translation if they are in another language.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

50650 USD / year

≈ 50650 USD / year
Out-of-State

50650 USD / year

≈ 50650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

50650 USD / year

≈ 50650 USD / year

Living costs

Valparaiso

United States

1223 - 1978 USD / month

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