Overview

Students in Criminology and Criminal Justice course at The University of Texas at Arlington take a scientific approach to understanding the correlates of crime, characteristics of victims and offenders, and the behavior of the criminal justice system (cops, courts, and corrections).

hey will also develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. The department has a tradition of producing graduates poised for important leadership roles in the criminal justice system at the local, state, and federal levels. Students will learn:

All three major components of the criminal justice system: cops, courts, and corrections

Criminal investigation, including theory and history, conduct at crime scenes, sources of information, collection and preservation of evidence

Processes involved in the criminal justice system; the rules of evidence, laws of arrest search and seizure, and the judicial process from offense to conviction

Use of forensic science methods for crime scene investigation

Case and trial preparation

Career Opportunities

Computer Forensics Investigator

Corrections Officer

Crime Scene Investigator

Fish and Game Warden

Forensic Science Technician

Management Municipal Positions

Police Officer

Private Detective

Probation and Community Control

Officer

Security Guard

State and Federal Agencies

State Trooper

Crime Lab Analyst

Victim Advocacy

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics and the Criminal Justice System

Law Enforcement

Theoretical Criminology

Juvenile Justice Systems

Social Statistics

Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Forensics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

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Priority deadlines. Applications are accepted after the priority date, submitting your application and required documents will ensure guaranteed consideration.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arlington, United States

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 321 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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General requirements

A First-Year applicant to The University of Texas at Arlington must have graduated from an accredited high school or is on track to graduate from high school prior to enrollment at UT Arlington.

Applicants must submit an application for admission, an application fee, and a high school transcript. Applicants are not required to submit official SAT or ACT scores, however are encouraged to do so to be eligible for scholarship opportunities.

Students enrolled in dual credit courses at a college while in high school are encouraged to submit a college transcript. If an admission offer is made prior to high school graduation, a second official transcript that identifies the graduation date and final class rank will be required prior to the first day of classes.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27494 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27494 USD / year

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In-State

12208 USD / year

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Living costs

Arlington

United States

983 - 1441 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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