Criminal justice is a multidisciplinary approach to the scientific study of the causes, consequences and prevention of crime and its social control, with a particular interest in promoting social justice. As a criminal justice student, you will develop an understanding of the interconnections between crime, justice, human behavior, social environments and governmental policy. Our students graduate from Clemson prepared for graduate study, law school or careers in a range of criminal justice, social service and human service professions.

The Criminal Justice at Clemson University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Clemson , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 24, 2027.
About Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Both a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice are offered, and you'll choose between pursuing either a general concentration or a leadership concentration. Students will be exposed to the core criminal justice curriculum, which focuses on police, court and corrections. Classes focus on the leading theories and empirical evidence on criminological theories, justice actor decision making and the organizational dynamics in the criminal justice system. In addition to a traditional criminal justice curriculum, you'll take courses in topics such as race and ethnicity, sex and gender, social class and poverty, and social policy, which will equip you to address the ongoing ethical and social issues facing criminal justice organizations today. Whether you're interested in policing, practicing law or entering public service, you'll develop general critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be applied to any profession
General Concentration -- With our general concentration, you'll be able to pursue a science-oriented education while still selecting from a wide variety of course options.
Leadership Concentration -- Our leadership concentration will prepare you specifically for leadership or management roles in your chosen career field.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Criminal Justice at Clemson University
Entry Requirements
For the 2022 admissions cycle, Clemson has adopted a test-optional policy. Applicants are not required to submit a standardized test score to be considered for admission to Clemson for the 2022-2023 academic year.
If you choose that test scores should be used, your scores must be submitted electronically by the respective testing agency. Clemson’s institutional code for SAT is 5111, and the code for ACT is 3842. Clemson super-scores both the SAT and the ACT. For the SAT, this means that the overall total SAT score will then be derived by taking the highest of the evidence-based reading and writing/math scores.
According to The ACT, superscoring at Clemson means that we “consider a student’s highest ACT section (or subtest) scores regardless of test date. The super composite ACT score is calculated as the average of the best ACT English, Reading, Math, and Science subject scores and is used as one of multiple factors in admission and financial aid.”
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
English Program Requirements
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Criminal Justice at Clemson University
How to Apply for Bachelor of Criminal Justice at Clemson University
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Review important dates and deadlines.
The Clemson application opens August 1. Students must submit their application and all required credentials by May 1 for Fall entry or October 1 for Spring entry.
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Complete the application.
Submit your application through the Clemson Application, Coalition Application or the Common Application No preference is given to any application in the admission review process.
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Pay the application fee.
There is a $70 application fee. Clemson accepts all major credit cards.
Submit your academic credentials.
- If you are a transfer student, submit translated course descriptions for any coursework to be evaluated for Clemson academic credit.
Clemson University requires first-year applicants to self-report their high school transcripts. Students who are admitted to Clemson will be required to send official transcripts prior to enrollment. After submitting your application, a link to the SRAR system will be available in your Applicant Portal.
Learn more about how to complete your Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)

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