Edwardsville,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Criminal Justice Studies in Edwardsville United States | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Edwardsville United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,950
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Criminal justice studies is an interdisciplinary academic program rooted in the liberal arts tradition.
Key subject areas encompass-
Concepts of criminal behavior and youth offenses
Historical evolution of legal frameworks and judicial processes
Roles and mechanisms of law enforcement institutions in the U.S., including juvenile justice approaches
Strategies for crime and delinquency prevention
Private sector involvement in correctional facilities and law enforcement
The essence, significance, and objectives of penal sanctions
The characteristics and consequences of justice system policies
The interplay between legal enforcement and societal diversity
Practical experience forms a crucial part of the curriculum, with mandatory internships at criminal justice-related organizations. Placement opportunities include:
Law enforcement agencies
Correctional facilities at state or federal levels
County detention centers
Judicial courts at various levels
District attorney offices
Private sector providers serving the justice system
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students seeking a bachelor's degree from SIUE who have never attended a college or university, and those who may have taken some coursework at a college or university outside the U.S. but do not currently hold a bachelor's degree.
Submit official records showing grades for all years of secondary/high school AND official exam results or certificate/diploma.
Applicants who have attempted at least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of college-level transfer credit (either from the U.S. or abroad) are not required to provide secondary school records.
Meet English proficiency requirement
TOEFL: 72
IELTS: 6.0 (no component score under 5.5)
Submit official records showing grades for all years of secondary/high school AND official exam results or certificate/diploma.
Applicants who have attempted at least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of college-level transfer credit (either from the U.S. or abroad) are not required to provide secondary school records.
Meet English proficiency requirement
TOEFL: 72
IELTS: 6.0 (no component score under 5.5)
Tuition
USD
19,950