BS Criminology and Criminal Justice (Community Safety, Law and Social Change) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The community safety, law and social change concentration in the Bachelor of Science program in criminology and criminal justice helps you explore innovative and equitable approaches to public safety, legal reform and community well-being. This program emphasizes strategies for reducing harm and victimization that extend beyond traditional criminal justice responses. You learn about emerging approaches to safety --- including crisis response teams, transformative justice practices, and community-led initiatives.

Faculty: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions | Department: School of Criminology and Criminal Justice | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses CRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice CRJ 201 Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices CRJ 203 Courts and Sentencing CRJ 230 Introduction to Policing CRJ 240 Introduction to Corrections CRJ 302 Research Methods What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Community Specialist Growth: 5.5% Median Salary: $56,730 Learn more Correctional Officer Growth: -7.4% Median Salary: $58,940 Learn more Human Behavior Researcher Growth: 5.0% Median Salary: $61,990 Learn more Lawyer Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $159,670 Learn more Paralegal Assistant Growth: -0.3% Median Salary: $72,110 Learn more Police Sergeant/Detective Growth: 3.3% Median Salary: $106,040 Learn more Politician Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: Not available Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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