Bachelor of Criminal Justice at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Bachelor of Criminal Justice at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Bachelor of Criminal Justice at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    International students can study the Criminal Justice at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 28, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Criminal Justice

    Program Overview

    A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for successful careers in law enforcement, parole and probation, corrections, and youth services. Students learn about the inner workings of the justice system, and develop critical thinking skills, exceptional communication skills, problem solving skills, and an ability to grow and learn after college.

    The Criminal Justice program equips students to think critically about the causes and consequences of crime and deviance, evolving issues in the field of criminal justice, the potential of empirical research to help guide policy development, and the role social organization plays in the development of knowledge.

    Disciplines

    College of Liberal Arts

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Criminal Justice at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Entry Requirements

    You have decided to experience your college education in another country and UTRGV is ready to support you on this journey. We'll help make the process here as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

    An applicant is considered an international student if the applicant meets the following conditions:

    • Not a citizen, permanent resident, or have an application on file to become a permanent resident of the United States, and
    • Will be attending UTRGV on a visa. Most international students attending UTRGV are on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 visa.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 61

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Criminal Justice

    Possible Career Options

    Criminal Justice majors have a competitive edge for careers in law enforcement. 

    Lawyer

    CIA Officer

    Information Security Analyst

    Criminal Investigator

    Forensic Psychologist

    Homicide Detective

    FBI Agent

    Emergency Management Director

    State Trooper

    Computer Forensic Specialist

    Paralegal

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Criminal Justice at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Criminal Justice at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    • Fill out the UTRGV international application online at applytexas.org.
    • Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee through ApplyTexas.
    • Submit official scores from one of the following English Proficiency Exams unless you qualify for an exemption:
      • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
      • IELTS; or
      • Duolingo English Test
    • If you attended a foreign high school or college, you must send your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.
    • For First-Year Students: Admissions Essay A or B through ApplyTexas. 
    • For First-Year Students and Transfer students with less than 24 college hours noted on their foreign evaluation: For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568.
    Bachelor of Criminal Justice at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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