Bachelor of Criminal Justice
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Las Vegas, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Master's degree for leadership roles in criminal justice.
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
- 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) transcript with certified English translation
- transfer applicants: college transcripts
- SAT/ACT not required for international students
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
- English Proficiency Evidence
How to apply
- Review admission eligibility for the selected program. Complete the university or Common Application as applicable. Submit the required official transcripts and any English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Check the admissions portal for additional requests.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,926 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $95 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Las Vegas main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Greenspun College of Urban Affairs |
| Department | Criminal Justice |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate applicants may be considered for merit-based awards, including scholarships previously listed at 5000-7000 USD annually. Check the current award cycle and financial-aid application requirements; awards are not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Scholarships
International undergraduate applicants may be considered for merit-based awards, including scholarships previously listed at 5000-7000 USD annually. Check the current award cycle and financial-aid application requirements; awards are not guaranteed.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,926 USD per year. The application fee is $95 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,705 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.
International undergraduate applicants may be considered for merit-based awards, including scholarships previously listed at 5000-7000 USD annually. Check the current award cycle and financial-aid application requirements; awards are not guaranteed.