Bachelor of Criminal Justice
- Providence, United States
- 4, 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Master's degree for leadership roles in criminal justice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Criminal Justice can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
- Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
- Ethically informed analysis
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Management
- Supervisory and leadership roles for practitioners and academics
Curriculum
- 32 to 36 credit hours (the page gives both figures) over two years
- Full or part time. Asynchronous courses
- Course list unreported on the page. Faculty include former attorneys and law enforcement officers. Partner tuition discounts such as NYPD remission are mentioned.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school (high school) diploma with transcript showing subjects and marks; Certified English translations; Proof of English proficiency; SAT/ACT optional (JWU international admissions
- 2026-27 catalog).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 75
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 53
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Identification document
- Application form
- Language proficiency evidence where applicable
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines in the JWU catalog (). Apply online through the applicant portal at enroll.jwu.edu. JWU states there is no application fee for undergraduate applicants. Upload the official secondary school transcript with certified English translations and proof of English proficiency. After admission pay the 500 USD reservation deposit in the portal. Submit a certified bank statement or sponsor letter covering one academic year plus the signed financial declaration
- Then receive the Form I-Apply for the F-1 visa at a US embassy or consulate with the I-20 and evidence of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $47,044, $46,351 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Providence |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Department | Criminal Justice |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120,90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left
Scholarships
Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.
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The program takes 4, 3 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $47,044, $46,351 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,147 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 75, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 53.
Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.

