About the course

Earn your bachelor's degree in criminal justice and learn to evaluate how the justice system operates in American society and prepare for justice-related careers, graduate study or law school.The bachelor's degree in criminal justice focuses on the legal, ethical, administrative, theoretical and behavioral aspects of the justice system and its various parts.The criminal justice major broadly focuses on the various components of the criminal justice system, criminological theory and issues of diversity, mythology and ethics. Students attracted to the program are interested in a variety of careers including criminal justice, behavioral science, politics and treatment services. The interdisciplinary Law and Justice Specialization concentrates on the context of law and justice in a heterogeneous society including coursework in law and justice theory and policy as well as practical courses in legal research and writing and coursework in other disciplines such as philosophy. This track largely attracts students interested in the context of law in a diverse society and a variety of careers.

　　Careers with a degree in criminal justice

　　Criminal justice students perform critical evaluation of how the administration of justice actually operates in American society. The mission of the department is to train model citizens and build a knowledgeable community on the field of criminal justice. In addition, students learn effective research methods, critical thinking and writing skills essential for criminal justice and justice-related careers in today's society.

　　Sample careers for students with a degree in criminal justice include:

　　Law enforcement administrator

　　Attorney

　　Judge

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Start dates and prices

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	Reno
Fall (August), 2024	Reno
Spring (January), 2025	Reno
Fall (August), 2025	Reno
Spring (January), 2026	Reno

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Nevada

Have official transcripts sent from your high school. Transcripts are considered official if they are received via regular mail/post in a sealed envelope, emailed.

　　GPA: 3.0 academic GPA on a 4.0 scale.

　　TOEFL score 61.

　　IELTS (must be academic version) with a score of 6.0.

　　SAT/ACT scores: We do not require SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship consideration.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　The next application deadline is 15 December 2023

Further information

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

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