Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Criminology and Justice Studies (Criminology and Deviance))
Field of Study:
$21,578/Yr
The Criminology and Deviance concentration is for students interested in understanding the origins and nature of deviance and crime, their patterns and societal responses; this concentration is appropriate for students preparing for graduate study in sociology, criminology, criminal justice, public policy and social work.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities related to a B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies include positions in criminal and regulatory law enforcement affiliated with a wide variety of municipal/city, county, state, regional and national agencies; correctional positions, including guards, counselors, probation and parole officers and supervisors; homeland security; courthouse security; park/forest rangers; private security services, including for businesses, transportation systems, hospitals and campuses; juvenile detention, counseling and supervision; investigative and criminal history research positions for courts or private businesses; victim services and victim advocacy.
In combination with a relevant graduate degree, students may also qualify for professional positions in legal practice; teaching; policy research including applied statistics and crime mapping; social work, clinical psychology, counseling or therapy; and forensics expert or technician (with cross-training in fields such as psychology, biology, chemistry, physics, anthropology, accounting, computer science or linguistics).
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $21578 (USD 21578) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Compulsory Fees | $8605 (USD 8605) |
Total Cost | $8605 (USD 8605) |
Previous Year Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $20463 (USD 20463) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Admission decisions are based upon the following:
- cumulative grade point average,
- ACT and/or SAT scores,
- strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends.
Graduation Requirements:
- Minimum 120 total credit hours and 42 upper-division credit hours
- Minimum 2.000 cumulative GPA and 2.000 major GPA.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
Career and Placement after Course
Criminal Justice Careers
- Lawyers
- Private Investigators and Detectives
- Police Officers
- Federal Marshals
- Forensics Analysts
- Paralegals
- Probation Officers
- Corrections Officers
Jobs you can get with a criminology degree
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Private Investigator
- Correctional Officer
- Jury Consultant
- Probation Officer
- Police Detective
- Clinical Social Worker
- Forensic Scientist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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SWE Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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