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Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A degree on how laws are made and broken, With a semester-long internship.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Learners studying Criminology and Criminal Justice can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Correctional officer
Crime-victim specialist
Federal special agent
Forensic science technician
Forensic psychologist
Security specialist

Curriculum

Four-year major: overview of the US criminal justice system
Society and law
Forensic criminal investigation through mock trials
White-collar crime
Cybercrime
Rural crime and global justice
With research methods and evidence processing. Semester-long internship
Sample curriculum guide available
Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with transcripts (first-year) or college credit (transfer); proof of English; bank statement of at least 35
000 USD; SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (first-year, transcripts via Common Application) or college credit (transfer); proof of English proficiency; bank statement showing at least 35,000 USD before an admission decision; SAT/ACT optional

Language tests

Duolingo 110
TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review eligibility and deadlines for Criminology and Criminal Justice. Prepare academic records
identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$54,480 USD
Application fee	$25 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Thousand Oaks
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Criminology and Criminal Justice
Teaching language	English
Credit value	124
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.