BS Criminology and Criminal Justice (Policing) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The concentration in policing in the Bachelor of Science program in criminology and criminal justice provides students with knowledge on policing strategies, police management, police accountability, crime analysis and procedural criminal law. This program also provides a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing a prelaw track.

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 Corrections Officer Growth: 3.5% Median Salary: $76,210 Learn more Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Growth: 3.5% Median Salary: $76,210 Learn more Detective Sergeant Growth: 0.2% Median Salary: $93,790 Learn more Forensic Specialist Growth: 0.2% Median Salary: $93,790 Learn more Intelligence Officer Growth: 0.2% Median Salary: $93,790 Learn more Police Sergeant/Detective Growth: 3.3% Median Salary: $106,040 Learn more Train Police Officer Growth: 3.2% Median Salary: $90,230 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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