DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Criminology in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
|
Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
9,790
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The criminology certificate offers an in-depth exploration of crime and criminal justice through both theoretical and empirical academic perspectives. This program is ideal for students seeking to understand crime patterns, contributing factors, and societal reactions, including formal and informal responses. Certificate-eligible courses are already part of the standard Sociology bachelor's degree curriculum. Designed for students pursuing or engaged in criminal justice, legal fields, security, education, public health, social sciences, or human services, this certificate provides valuable interdisciplinary knowledge.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted. Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C plus average on all transcripts and/or exam scores.The ACT or SAT is required for international freshmen applicants from U.S. high schools.
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:
71 on an Internet-based test
527 on a paper-based test
IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:
71 on an Internet-based test
527 on a paper-based test
IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0
Tuition
USD
9,790