Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Undergraduate Program By Penn State - World Campus |Top Universities
Tuitionfee

74,040 USDTuition Fee/year

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Program overview

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

This criminal justice bachelor's program balances the theoretical and practical aspects of crime control as they relate to adult and juvenile justice. The curriculum includes a prescribed list of bachelor's program courses, upper-level courses in criminal justice, and other general education credits and electives. You may also elect to enhance your degree with the 18-credit homeland security minor, which can prepare you for a number of security positions in the public and private sectors. Course topic areas include: criminology, law, policing, and corrections in America, ethics in criminal justice, security and police administration, alternatives to incarceration, aspects of the juvenile justice system, sociology, and psychology.

Program overview

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

This criminal justice bachelor's program balances the theoretical and practical aspects of crime control as they relate to adult and juvenile justice. The curriculum includes a prescribed list of bachelor's program courses, upper-level courses in criminal justice, and other general education credits and electives. You may also elect to enhance your degree with the 18-credit homeland security minor, which can prepare you for a number of security positions in the public and private sectors. Course topic areas include: criminology, law, policing, and corrections in America, ethics in criminal justice, security and police administration, alternatives to incarceration, aspects of the juvenile justice system, sociology, and psychology.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+
80+
To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate or have completed your GED. Students applying for admission to Penn State for the summer or fall terms 2021 will have the option of having SAT/ACT scores included in their evaluation for admission. Middle 50% test scores would be a reference. GPA: 3.07-3.60 for all other campuses AND 3.55-3.90 for University Park. SAT: 1080-1260 for all other campuses AND 1240-1410 for University Park. ACT: 23-28 for all other campuses AND 27-33 for University Park.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

74,040 USD
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International Students

74,040 USD
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