Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

USA

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What will I learn?

The criminal justice program is structured to make students think critically about the causes and consequences of crime and deviance; research and discuss the evolving issues in the field of criminal justice; and evaluate the potential of empirical research to help guide policy development. Students are introduced to both established and contemporary theory, to research skills, and to the skill sets that are required to work in the field. We value the importance to properly prepare students to join the ranks of professionals working for the criminal justice system or in the social services. With a degree in criminal justice it allows the student to be part of a learning environment that allows the individual hone and perfect invaluable skills required in all criminal justice fields. Course topics and course work exposes the different aspects of the criminal justice system, be it police, courts, or corrections. We also help to prepare those who plan to obtain advanced degrees to gain admission to prominent social science and professional graduate and legal programs.

  • HPU faculty are well-respected teachers and scholars in the respective fields which provides for hands-on knowledge in the field.
  • The student gain global awareness by learning among the nation’s most diverse student population which includes not only students from the United States, but from all parts of the world.
  • The Criminal Justice program features convenient online and hybrid course offerings in 8-week terms through the Military Campus Program, as well as traditional 15-week terms online and face-to-face in the traditional classes held in downtown Honolulu.

Which department am I in?

College of Professional Studies

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$33,792.00 (28,51,164) per year
Housing- 7253 per semester (Double Occupancy Bedroom)
Start date

August 2025

Venue

Downtown Campus

900 Fort Street Mall, Honolulu,,

Waimanalo,

Hawaii,

96813, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students are preferred to have a high school and should include grades/scores for each subject.

English Language Score:

TOEFL (IBT): Score- 70; TOEFL (ITP): Score- 500; IELTS: Score- 6.0; Cambridge: Score- 169; PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) – 48; ELS Centers: Level- 110; Duolingo: 95. Application Deadline for fall: 15-Jan.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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