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Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Interdisciplinary study of crime, law and justice systems.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate an understanding of the central ideas
methods and debates within Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies. Analyze subject-specific information and apply appropriate research or practical methods. Communicate informed conclusions and reflect on ethical and professional contexts.

Career outcomes

Law enforcement and public safety
corrections
probation and parole
criminal justice administration
prevention and community programs
victim advocacy
legal and court services
public policy
crime analysis

Curriculum

Interdisciplinary
research-based study of the causes and consequences of crime
law
justice systems
social issues and public policy. Course names and unit totals are not listed on the page
which links to a plan of study.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school completion meeting the CSU A-G course pattern with C or higher (transcripts evaluated by an approved service) plus English proof and first-year financial support.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma meeting A-G course pattern (15 year-long courses, C or higher), transcripts evaluated by SpanTran/WES; transfer: college coursework evaluated

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 61
TOEFL PBT 500
PTE Academic 47
Cambridge 170
Duolingo 110
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,223 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Rohnert Park
Faculty or school	College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International-student scholarship and merit opportunities may be available; qualification, GPA and award conditions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
30 Apr 2027
167 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.