About the course

UNT's Criminal Justice degree empowers students with the knowledge and skills they need to create just and safe communities. Our students prepare for challenging careers in public sector law enforcement, corrections, court-related employment, nonprofits and private sector loss prevention, and corporate security and investigative work.

　　The Department of Criminal Justice is committed to excellence in teaching, research and service. Our faculty is comprised of nationally recognized scholars focusing on interdisciplinary solutions to the complex problems of crime and disorder, and contributing to a just and safe community.

　　Our curriculum educates you in the theoretical, practical and empirical aspects of criminal justice in preparation for your potential career or graduate studies. The coursework addresses a wide variety of subjects such as:

　　Criminal justice and public policy

　　Criminal law and procedure

　　Criminological theory

　　Ethical and diversity issues in criminal justice

　　History of crime and justice in the United States

　　Police, courts and correctional systems

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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: US$112,800

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of North Texas

Official school transcripts, diploma and degree certificate from all high schools or colleges attended. International Baccalaureate - Grade 5 or above on the Higher-Level English A1 subject. IELTS - Overall band 6.0 or higher. TOEFL IBT - 79. TOEFL PBT - 550.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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