Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Justice Studies - Crime and Criminology Track 48 months Undergraduate Program By James Madison University |Top Universities

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Justice Studies - Crime and Criminology Track

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Justice studies is committed to offering an cross disciplinary, intellectually challenging and vocationally relevant course of study for persons interested in academic or applied careers in justice studies at the community, national or global level. Goals: To carry out this mission, justice studies seeks to: Help students develop a comprehensive understanding of justice studies. Examine and explain justice and injustice and their impact on individuals, communities, institutions and/or nations. Understand human behavior and interactive systems with a focus on negotiation and conflict resolution in justice contexts. Sharpen students' ability to think and reason critically, to practice sound methodological skills and to communicate effectively. Prepare students to utilize and produce scholarship in the field of justice studies. Career Opportunities The justice studies major includes opportunities for field work and career-related internships as part of the curriculum. Peace Corps Non-government organizations Law enforcement Corrections Law Nonprofit groups (national and international) Human services Domestic and international security Intelligence analysis Diplomatic Corps Research and graduate study Crime and criminology track: This program mainly focuses on crime and criminology track. In this track, students focus attention on the nature, causes and solutions for the crime problem at the national level. While the primary focus is on the United States, All students in this track must take JUST 210, crime and criminal justice, and JUST 212, theories of crime and criminal justice. Students select six additional courses where at least four of the six electives must have a JUST identifier.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Justice studies is committed to offering an cross disciplinary, intellectually challenging and vocationally relevant course of study for persons interested in academic or applied careers in justice studies at the community, national or global level. Goals: To carry out this mission, justice studies seeks to: Help students develop a comprehensive understanding of justice studies. Examine and explain justice and injustice and their impact on individuals, communities, institutions and/or nations. Understand human behavior and interactive systems with a focus on negotiation and conflict resolution in justice contexts. Sharpen students' ability to think and reason critically, to practice sound methodological skills and to communicate effectively. Prepare students to utilize and produce scholarship in the field of justice studies. Career Opportunities The justice studies major includes opportunities for field work and career-related internships as part of the curriculum. Peace Corps Non-government organizations Law enforcement Corrections Law Nonprofit groups (national and international) Human services Domestic and international security Intelligence analysis Diplomatic Corps Research and graduate study Crime and criminology track: This program mainly focuses on crime and criminology track. In this track, students focus attention on the nature, causes and solutions for the crime problem at the national level. While the primary focus is on the United States, All students in this track must take JUST 210, crime and criminal justice, and JUST 212, theories of crime and criminal justice. Students select six additional courses where at least four of the six electives must have a JUST identifier.

Admission requirements

6+

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Tuition fees

For international students, tuition, insurance and ISS fees for 2019-2020 are $31,600, with living expenses approximately $13,640.

Scholarships are available to qualified applicants.


Admissions process

If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to study at James Madison University, you will need to visit the university’s website for specific information relating to the admissions process as admission requirements for international students may vary for each individual nation.

You will also need to ensure you have proven proficiency in English language. For more information about this click here.

Please note there is a one-off orientation fee of $180 and an internet fee of $60.

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