Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | Variable | $9775 for 25 credit hours | Contact provider |
College of Urban and...
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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
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Course description: This program is designed for students who wish to receive the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. ...read more
B.S. in Sociology - Criminology Emphasis
Course description: This program encourages students to explore courses in three main areas (i.e., institutions, inequality, and culture and ...read more
Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice
Course description: This program is designed to provide students current and relevant knowledge regarding the prevention, adjudication, and ...read more
B.A. in Criminology and Investigations
Course description: The criminology and investigations major is grounded in the discipline of sociology and supports the forensic science ...read more
B.A. in Sociology - Criminology Emphasis
Course description: This program encourages students to explore courses in three main areas (i.e., institutions, inequality, and culture and ...read more
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