Concordia University Chicago

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Criminal Justice (BA)

Study detals

Course type: Bachelor's degree Degree: BA in Criminal Justice Study mode: Full time Duration : 48 Month

Requirements

To apply, you will need the following:

A completed admission application for Concordia University Chicago.
Official transcripts of all college coursework from each institution you have attended.
Foreign transcripts evaluated by a Concordia-Chicago-approved international credentialing service. Concordia-Chicago accepts evaluations from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
A certified document pledging financial support for your first year of study and without any unexpected events, and enough funding from the same or an equally dependable source for the following years.
Proof of graduation from a secondary school.
A transfer verification form for students transferring from a school in the United States.
Proof of English proficiency, via one of the following:
- A score of at least 72 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) — Concordia-Chicago’s DI code is 1140
- A score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School (ELS) or a certificate of completion of program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director
- Duolingo test with a minimum score of 95

Speciality

Description	Per Year	Per Semester
Technology Fee	$436.00	$218.00
Wellness/Medical Fee	$160.00	$80.00
Student Activity Fee	$356.00	$178.00
Registration and Records Fee	$96.00	$48.00
Green Fee	$10.00	$5.00
Total (commuter)	$38,798.00	$19,399.00

Additional information

Criminal Justice Program and Degree Overview

Our qualified and devoted faculty whose educational, career and research backgrounds are directly related to the interests and needs of those pursuing an interdisciplinary degree. Our courses will allow students to critically analyze how institutions that deal with issues of Criminal Justice impede and promote social justice.

Most courses for the Criminal Justice program derive from sociology and political science. Students are required to take courses that set the foundation and build upon their theoretical background, research methodology and practical application of criminal justice issues.

To fulfill the remaining requirements, students can choose from many different electives that focus on areas of emphasis such as Sociology of Corrections, Law & Society, or Procedural Criminal Law. Students specifically interested in designing a pre-law course of study should consult with their academic advisor.

Criminal Justice Major Opportunities

You will participate in an internship, the internship is a supervised criminal justice related work experience.

Not only do students experience, firsthand, the possibilities and limitations of engaging in justice-focused fields, but internships often provide networking which could lead to future career opportunities. Former students have completed internships at local police departments, the state attorney’s office, juvenile detention centers and law firms.

Clubs, Associations and Organizations

Join one of the many clubs or organizations for sociology and criminal justice. There are student-led groups that provide the forum for students to meet fellow majors, discuss issues relating to Criminal Justice, plan future events and interact with faculty.

Global Justice Series

Every year, faculty schedule events of particular interest to Criminal Justice majors. Past speakers have included law enforcement professionals, probation officers, prison ministry staff, gang members, and academic researchers studying in areas such as prisons, the military and gangs. Events also include documentary screenings and discussions on pertinent films including those related to military operations, prison torture and human rights.

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