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    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines19-Aug-2022
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 8,271  / year
    Next Intake 19-Aug-2022

    Criminal Justice

    About

    Sociology and Criminal Justice Welcome to the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. This Department offers two bachelor's degree programs and a master's degree in Criminal Justice, in addition to a minor in Sociology. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology prepares students for direct entry into positions in social research, social services, business, education, the Armed Forces, and administration in corporate and public sectors. Students pursuing other majors may also select the minor in Sociology, which requires only 18 semester credits. The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Master of Science in Criminal Justice programs prepare students for six major fields: juvenile justice, law enforcement, corrections, court procedures, forensic investigation, and criminal justice research. The undergraduate program focuses on providing students with a broad-based liberal arts education. The graduate program includes thesis and non-thesis options and prepares students for entry into various criminal justice careers, as well as entry into doctoral programs. We are a vibrant Department with an extremely supportive faculty and staff dedicated to student success and growth. Our faculty maintain active research and publication in the areas of race and racism, popular culture, immigration and migration related crimes including human trafficking, social injustice, social stratification, theory, gender, and women’s studies. Like the other departments or units in this illustrious University, the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice takes our role as “The Opportunityâ€‌ Institution very seriously. Therefore, from freshman year through graduation, we provide useful advising and guidance to our students to promote on time graduation and enrollment in classes that are geared towards the satisfaction of their degree or minor requirements. We offer internship opportunities in addition to other external student engagement activities through service learning and volunteering. Both sociology and criminal justice are disciplines that provide numerous professional and academic opportunities for our graduates. Many of our graduates have proceeded to pursue further studies in some aspects of sociology, criminal justice, or law. Some of them are in academia, while others work in service provision, homeland security, criminal investigation, or law. Please visit the respective programs below for additional program information Sociology Criminal Justice

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • 3 units of mathematics that must include the full Algebra I curriculum and two additional courses at or above the level of Algebra I. It is strongly recommended that students complete Geometry, Algebra II, and a fourth higher level math course

    • 4 units of English

    • 2 units of Science (must include a laboratory science, i.e. Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

    • 2 units of Social Studies (History, Government, Civics, Geography)

    • 2 Units of Foreign Language recommended


    • a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 (grades 9-11).

    • evidence of strong performance in a challenging academic curriculum as demonstrated by a grade of B or better in core course.

    English Program Requirements

    All applicants for whom English is a foreign language must demonstrate proficiency in the English language through the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or international English Language Testing System (IELTS) if English is not the primary language spoken in the household. A minimum score of 61 preferred 71 (internet based), 173 preferred (197) (computer based), or 500 preferred (527) is required on the TOEFL. A minimum score of 5.5 on the IELTS for admission.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 8,271  / year

    How to Apply

    • An application (Do this by applying online.)

    • Official high school or GED transcript (Mail this in a sealed envelope or your high school may send electronically through a secure site.)

    • SAT or ACT scores (Send through College Board or ACT.)

    • 2 Letters of recommendation (This is part of your online application. You will need the name, title and email address of your recommenders.)

    • Personal Statement (You will upload this in your online application).

    Virginia State University

    Criminal Justice

    Virginia State University

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    United States of America,

    Aberdeen

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