Study Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (B.S.C.J.) at Texas State University in the USA, College of Applied Arts

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (B.S.C.J.)

USA

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What will I learn?

The undergraduate degree program in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology prepares students to serve the community in the operation and management of criminal justice agencies including: federal, state, county, and municipal law enforcement probation courts and law institutional corrections parole and related agencies. The major is founded on an interdisciplinary and academic approach to the role of criminal justice in the maintenance of social order in a democratic society.Students pursuing a degree in criminal justice should be willing to meet the standards required of such a career. The majority of criminal justice agencies require sound academic preparation, integrity, physical agility, and a record free of felonies or excessive traffic offenses. The Criminal Justice program promotes the development of advanced research and writing skills, and includes internship experiences and interdisciplinary coursework.

Which department am I in?

College of Applied Arts

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$25,080.00 per year
Books and Supplies - 790
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Main Campus (San Marcos Campus)

601 University Drive,

San Marcos,

Texas,

78666, South, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$25,080.00 per year
Books and Supplies - 790
Start date

May 2027

Venue

Main Campus (San Marcos Campus)

601 University Drive,

San Marcos,

Texas,

78666, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have attended at least two years of school in the U.S. must provide SAT/ACT scores and meet regular freshman admission standards are as follows: Four credits of English; Four credits of Math; Four credits of Science; Three credits of Social Studies; Two credits of Foreign Language; One credit of Fine Arts; One credit of Physical Education.

Minimum Score for Regular Admission: Total: 78 (Each Section: 19; Except Writing: 18), TOEFL PBT: Total: 550, IELTS (Overall: 6.5; Each Section: 6.0), GCE/GCSE/IGCSE: Grade of "C", WASSCE: Grade of "B3".

An International Baccalaureate grade of 4 or higher in English A1 or A2 at the Higher Level or Standard Level or English B at the Higher Level is required for regular admission (predicted or actual).

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

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