About the course

The Criminal Justice degree is designed to provide an understanding of the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of crime as well as the criminal justice system (law enforcement, the courts, and corrections) and other responses to crime, such as victim advocacy. It prepares students for a variety of careers in criminal justice and social services.As a criminal justice student, you?ll take a balance of general education courses, College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences core courses and behavioral sciences courses. You?ll also complete a field experience in your final year of study.You?ll take foundational courses on the criminal justice system and then upper division courses such as criminology, victimology and a variety of elective courses.

　　The criminal justice program at PNW will prepare you to be a transformative leader in your community. Graduates will be equipped with knowledge and skills to impact the world positively through personal, professional and civic engagement. 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: US$73,876

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Hammond
Summer (May), 2024	Hammond
Fall (August), 2024	Hammond
Spring (January), 2025	Hammond
Spring (January), 2025	Westville
Summer (May), 2025	Hammond
Summer (May), 2025	Westville
Fall (August), 2025	Hammond
Spring (January), 2026	Hammond
Summer (May), 2026	Hammond

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Purdue University Northwest

PNW will accept unofficial copies of academic transcripts to start the international admissions process. Upon matriculation, documents should be sent or hand-delivered in an envelope, sealed by a secondary school, college, university or examination board. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS.

　　Students may upload unofficial transcripts through their online application system (under the status page, where it states upload materials). If the original is not in English, a certified, detailed translation should be included.

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) accepted.

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with a score of 79 or higher, for Internet Based TOEFL (iBT)

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with a score of at least 6.5 or higher

　　Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

　　British O-Level English Language Exam with a Grade of A or B on Ordinary Level of GCE/GCSE/IGCSE

　　

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 Purdue University Northwest. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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