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B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Portland State University, USA

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Study mode Duration Tuition fees Start date Venue
Full Time Variable $9775 for 25 credit hours Contact provider
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Course summary

The curriculum provides students with a broad base of knowledge about crime, criminals, victims, and the criminal justice system. This includes coverage of theories, programs and research on crime prevention, policing, courts, and corrections within the context of sustainable communities. Examination of these issues occurs at individual, community, and societal levels. Moreover, the curriculum is designed to foster student skills in critical reasoning, problem solving, and written and oral communication.

Program modules

Modules include: AJ 200 Criminology and Criminal Justice 4; AJ 230 Policing in America 4; AJ 240 Punishment and Corrections 4; AJ 310 American Courts 4; AJ 320 Theories of Crime 4; AJ 330 Crime Control Strategies 4; AJ 340 Crime Analysis 4; AJ 380 Criminal Justice Research 4; AJ 404 Internship 8; AJ 420 Criminal Law and Legal Reasoning 4; AJ 490 Senior Colloquium.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicant must have completed high school or secondary school with a cumulative (overall) grade point average (G.P.A.) of at least 3.0 (when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale). They are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores; however, a low GPA can be offset by an SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 21. Applicant must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting the following test results: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores for Paper-based test (PBT) 525, Computer-based test (CBT) 197, or Internet-based test (IBT) with minimum sub scores of 16 for reading and listening, and 14 for speaking and writing or IELTS scores of 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band.

Portland State University accepts IELTS*

* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Department name

College of Urban and Public Affairs, Mark O Hatfield School of Government Division of Criminology and Criminal Justice

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