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Bachelor of Criminal Justice

University of Colorado Denver

Denver, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Master's degree for leadership roles in criminal justice.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): 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

First-year: secondary school completion comparable to US high school with transcripts
SAT/ACT optional. Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE 58
Duolingo 105 or other listed options) or conditional admission via the ESL Academy. Transfer applicants with college coursework apply as transfers. Some majors have extra requirements.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion comparable to US high school (first-year) or any post-secondary coursework (transfer), Country-specific credential list applies.

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Academic Transcripts
Completion Certificates
English Proficiency Evidence if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$33,586 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$6,700 USD

Program details

Campus	Downtown Denver campus
Faculty or school	School of Public Affairs
Department	Public Affairs
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
244 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.