About the course

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice acquaints pre-service and in-service students with the principles and practices of criminal justice in America. Specifically, the curriculum provides: opportunities for students to develop a knowledge and understanding of different theories and methods of studying criminal justice and criminology, proficiency in the use of various tools of analysis, including research and data analysis techniques, an interdisciplinary approach to relate intellectual issues and practitioner perspectives to the challenge of crime in a free society, the practice of criminal justice through internships and other experiential programs, and the ability to communicate clearly, critically and intelligently about crime, criminals and criminal justice. A major in criminal justice prepares students for: law school or graduate school, government employment in local, state and federal agencies, employment in law enforcement, courts and corrections agencies, employment in non-profit and human service organizations, teaching, and leadership in civic activities.

　　Criminal Justice is the study of the causes, consequences and control of crime. Like other new and developing fields, criminal justice is difficult to define, as it draws from a number of different disciplines, including psychology, public administration, philosophy, political science, sociology and law. It is both academic and professional in that it is an interdisciplinary attempt to relate intellectual issues and practitioner perspectives to the challenge of crime in a free society. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Fullerton
Fall (August), 2024	Fullerton
Spring (January), 2025	Fullerton
Fall (August), 2025	Fullerton
Spring (January), 2026	Fullerton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University - Fullerton

Applicants who are graduates of foreign secondary schools must have preparation equivalent to that required of eligible California high school graduates. The university will carefully review the previous record of all such applicants and only those with promise of academic success equivalent to that of eligible California high school graduates will be admitted. Undergraduate applicants must achieve a score of 500 on the paper-based TOEFL exam or 61 on the internet TOEFL. We accept test results from the IELTS exam. The minimum score for undergraduate applicants is 5.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at California State University - Fullerton. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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