Indiana,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Criminology - Pre Law in Indiana United States | Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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Indiana United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,200
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
For students aiming to work with criminal cases as attorneys or judges, criminology stands out as an ideal academic path. By enrolling in IUP's pre-law criminology program, you'll gain both the foundational knowledge for law school and valuable credentials for criminal justice careers.
IUP's curriculum includes five core criminology classes plus two electives from each of these categories:
The Criminal Justice System
Key Criminology Challenges
Diversity in Criminology Studies
The Criminology Department provides specialized courses that effectively prepare you for legal education, including:
Courts and Criminal Justice Overview
Legal Systems and Social Regulation
Principles of Criminal Law
Corporate and Financial Crimes
Social Structures, Race, and Criminal Behavior
Juvenile Justice Systems and Laws
Numerous students gain practical experience through legal internships, such as positions in district attorney offices or government agencies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts from a high school or other secondary school in English are required for all students.
If you wish to transfer credits from another college or university, make sure to indicate that you are a transfer student on the application and forward your college transcripts, also. You will receive an evaluation of your credits during Orientation.
IUP is able to offer admission to students at varying levels of academic achievement and preparation. If you are looking for a benchmark, here is some info. Most students who earn admission to IUP meet or exceed these scores:
Cumulative high school GPA: 3.32
SAT: score of 1050
IUP SAT code: 2652
ACT: composite score of 22
ACT code: 3704.
TOEFL iBT - 61.
IELTS - 5.5.
Duolingo - 90.
GTEC - 1100.
TOEFL ITP - 500.
Cambridge - 160.
Pearson - 46.
If you wish to transfer credits from another college or university, make sure to indicate that you are a transfer student on the application and forward your college transcripts, also. You will receive an evaluation of your credits during Orientation.
IUP is able to offer admission to students at varying levels of academic achievement and preparation. If you are looking for a benchmark, here is some info. Most students who earn admission to IUP meet or exceed these scores:
Cumulative high school GPA: 3.32
SAT: score of 1050
IUP SAT code: 2652
ACT: composite score of 22
ACT code: 3704.
TOEFL iBT - 61.
IELTS - 5.5.
Duolingo - 90.
GTEC - 1100.
TOEFL ITP - 500.
Cambridge - 160.
Pearson - 46.
Tuition
USD
11,200