About the course

Earning a criminal justice degree empowers you to make positive contributions to society. The field offers plenty of variety that leads to an exciting and engaging career. Professionals enforce laws, protect citizens, rehabilitate offenders, help victims, and develop programs to help prevent crime. The criminal justice program at Illinois State examines policing, courts, and corrections. We do this with a social science point of view. As a student, you'll explore human behavior and take an in-depth look at the issues and circumstances that lead to crime. This gives you a well-rounded perspective and prepares you to be a leader for positive change. You'll also gain all the skills you need to be successful in your career. We'll teach you how to interview, develop programs, promote community well-being, and analyze crime hotspots. Criminal justice at Illinois State is dedicated to helping you be a force of good in the world. Everything we teach and do focuses on social justice and human rights. We'll train you to be a thoughtful leader who innovates and promotes positive change in the field. Our program gives you plenty of hands-on experience. Civic engagement is a core value and we are active participants. You'll have opportunities to work with our agency partners in the community. The projects you do will be meaningful and make a real impact. Our internship requirement also lets you take what you learn in the classroom and apply it to the career path that inspires you. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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), 2021	Normal
Spring (January), 2024	Normal
Summer (May), 2024	Normal
Fall (September), 2024	Normal
Spring (January), 2025	Normal
Summer (May), 2025	Normal
Fall (September), 2025	Normal
Spring (January), 2026	Normal
Summer (May), 2026	Normal

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Illinois State University - INTO USA

Official academic records, from all schools attended (in original language and an official word for word English translation)

　　TOEFL iBT - 79, TOEFL pBT- 550 , IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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