Bachelor of Criminology at University of Idaho

The Criminology at University of Idaho is a Full Time Bachelor program offered on the Moscow campus in Aberdeen, 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 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Criminology

Uncover the many layers of crime.

Why do people commit crime? What do communities and criminal justice agencies do to prevent and respond to crime? How should crime be punished?

In this program, you will delve deep into the causes of crime and how it's handled in our society. Classes explore topics like homicide, policing, terrorism, psychopathy and juvenile delinquency to help you understand criminal behavior and the factors that shape our criminal justice system. You'll also build career skills through an internship at a nonprofit, criminal justice or governmental agency.

With a criminology degree, you might go on to a career in law enforcement, probation/parole, corrections, crime policy, investigations or victim advocacy. Law school or a graduate school could also be an option for you.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Criminology at University of Idaho

Entry Requirements

If you are a freshman or first-year student:

Undergraduate applicants who have no previous work at the post-secondary level must have at least a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) from a secondary school. Students must also meet the criteria for admission to university-level study in their home country.

If you are a transfer student:

Undergraduate applicants who have attended a post-secondary institution and have completed at least 14 transferable semester credits at an accredited institution must present a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all post-secondary work. For admission into the College of Engineering, transfer students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.8. Other departments may have additional requirements. Students who have completed fewer than 14 transferable semester credits (post-secondary) must meet the freshman or first-year student requirements in addition to the transfer student requirements.
Please note: Students transferring to the University of Idaho from another U.S. college or university must notify their current international student advisor of their plans to transfer to the University of Idaho. Please refer to the SEVIS Transfer Process Form for more information about this topic.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Criminology

With this degree, you may become a/an:

Detective or criminal investigator
Police or sheriff's patrol officer
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselor
Probation officer or correctional treatment specialist
Correctional officer or jailer
Judicial law clerk
Loss prevention manager
Fraud examiner, investigator or analyst
Criminal justice and law enforcement teacher, postsecondary
Intelligence analyst
Police identification and records officer
First-line supervisor of police and detective
Fire investigator
Judge, magistrate judge or magistrate
Lawyer

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Criminology at University of Idaho

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Bachelor of Criminology at University of Idaho

Students must submit:

An international application for admission.
$70 application fee (nonrefundable).
Official secondary school transcripts identifying subjects taken, marks received and graduation date. If you have not yet graduated from your secondary school, a transcript showing all completed work may be accepted for early admission. External examination reports should be provided when applicable.
Official transcripts with subjects and marks received from any colleges or universities attended.
An official TOEFL score or equivalent.
Certified, literal translations of all credentials issued in any language other than English. To find more information about the University of Idaho’s policy on academic transcripts and certified translations see the Transcripts and Translations Document.
A statement of your activities if you've had a gap in education.

Please note: Students applying after the deadlines above or with incomplete files by these deadlines can still be considered for admission if they have their educational credentials evaluated by a professional evaluation service. There are five professional credential evaluation services from which the University of Idaho will accept evaluations.

Bachelor of Criminology at University of Idaho

University of Idaho

United States of America, Aberdeen