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). They will also develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Our 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

Race, Crime, and Justice

Criminal Justice Statistics

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 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 415 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

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Applytexas Application or the Common Application

Pay the Application Fee or Submit Your Fee Waiver

Submit Official Documents & Optional Test Scores

Submit FAFSA or TASFA

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Tuition Fee

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International

27494 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27494 USD per year during 48 months.
National

27494 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27494 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12208 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12208 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Texas City

882 - 1634 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Texas City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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