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Criminal Justice and Criminology ,BS

Criminal Justice and Criminology, BS

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Academic programs / Undergraduate degrees / Criminal Justice and Criminology

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Program description

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice administers the program from the West campus. While most CRJ courses are offered on that campus, students may also take CRJ courses at the Tempe, Downtown Phoenix and West campuses.

The study of criminal justice and criminology involves analysis of the theories, laws, policies, and practices associated with understanding criminal and delinquent behavior, the law, and the response to violations of law The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminology. The program provides an interdisciplinary social science perspective to the study crime and criminal justice. The focus is on the policies and practices of criminal justice system components, including law enforcement, corrections and the courts. Students receive a solid foundation of course work that provides the content, analytical and communication skills required for working in complex criminal justice occupations.

At a glance
  • Second language requirement: No
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Curriculum

Concurrent program options
Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Admission requirements

General university admission requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission

Tuition information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
Transfer options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Criminal Justice and Criminology program find a strong job market in the public and private sectors. Employment opportunities exist in the areas of law enforcement, probation, parole, corrections, private security, court personnel, legal offices, and victim witness advocate agencies. Graduates may also pursue advanced degrees in law, criminology and criminal justice, and other social science disciplines.

Contact information
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
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What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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