About the course

You are driven to do the right thing. You feel a responsibility to protect others from harm. You want to invest your life in something that could help change the world for the better.

　　Making the choice to become a criminal justice professional—specializing in either law enforcement, the courts or corrections—means you will play an important part in keeping citizens and communities safe from crime, threats, and harm. Now more than ever before, the world needs committed and capable criminal justice personnel.

　　With a bachelor’s degree from AUM’s Criminal Justice program, you’ll be qualified for hundreds of exciting criminal justice job opportunities at the local, state, and federal level.

　　This major provides broad academic preparation in both liberal arts and specialized course work. You’ll also get hands-on experience with an internship focused on law enforcement, the courts or corrections.

　　Our experienced, full-time faculty have published scholarly books and numerous peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals, including Criminal Justice Studies, Police Quarterly, International Journal of Police Science & Management, and others. They have also presented papers at annual conferences such as the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the American Society of Criminology. 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$75,784

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Auburn University at Montgomery - Shorelight

Your official high school transcript (which should be mailed or e-mailed directly to AUM from your high school) and official English translation if your transcript is not in English.2.3 GPA.TOEFL IBT (minimum 61 points), the IELTS (minimum 5.5 points), TOEFL PBT (minimum 500 points).

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

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 Auburn University at Montgomery - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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