International Direct - Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice

International direct admission is for international students with advanced English-language skills. It focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth so students can excel in school—and prepare for a successful future.

International direct students receive: • Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework • Priority access to in-demand courses that fit their interests • Guidance from academic advisors and mentors • Career development and networking opportunities • Intensive classes with domestic students

The criminology and criminal justice major provides a social scientific grounding to issues of crime and criminal justice. Students explore the nature of criminal behavior (deviance vs. conformity) and its causes, as well as society’s responses, through statistics-based research and coursework in subjects such as mental illness, law, substance abuse, immigration, criminology, and gender. The major is approved by the Commonwealth’s Board of Higher Education for Quinn Bill benefits.

Many graduates of the program pursue advanced degrees in criminology, forensic services, or dispute resolution. Other alumni progress into careers in fields such as law enforcement, legal services, corrections, and security consulting.