San Marcos,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Criminal Justice in San Marcos United States | Texas State University
Texas State University
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San Marcos United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,821
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology's undergraduate program equips students for careers in public service across various criminal justice organizations. These include law enforcement at all government levels, probation services, court systems, correctional facilities, parole boards, and similar institutions. Built on multidisciplinary academic principles, the curriculum examines how justice systems preserve social order within democratic frameworks.
Aspiring criminal justice professionals must be prepared to uphold the field's rigorous demands. Most agencies seek candidates with strong educational backgrounds, moral character, physical fitness, and clean legal records. The program emphasizes honing research abilities, writing proficiency, and offers practical training through internships while incorporating cross-disciplinary studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
First-time college applicants are required to graduate or have graduated from a foreign secondary school with an academic profile equivalent to that of a U.S. high school curriculum.
Graduate with the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.
When reviewing your application, Texas State will consider your high school curriculum, admission essay(s), extracurricular involvement, leadership, community service, work experience, quality and competitive level of courses taken and grades earned, in addition to other factors presented in your application.
We strongly encourage anyone who is not offered freshman admission to attend another college, complete 30 hours of transferable credit with a minimum GPA of a 2.25, and apply for transfer admission.
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores 78
Graduate with the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.
When reviewing your application, Texas State will consider your high school curriculum, admission essay(s), extracurricular involvement, leadership, community service, work experience, quality and competitive level of courses taken and grades earned, in addition to other factors presented in your application.
We strongly encourage anyone who is not offered freshman admission to attend another college, complete 30 hours of transferable credit with a minimum GPA of a 2.25, and apply for transfer admission.
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores 78
Tuition
USD
21,821