BS Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in criminology and criminal justice teaches you how to understand the causes of crime, the role of criminal justice agencies in the control of crime, and the consequences of crime. This program also provides a solid foundation if you are interested in pursuing a prelaw track. You learn sociological, psychological, biological and economic explanations for individual crime as well as differences in crime across neighborhoods, states, countries and over time.

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 Correctional Officer Growth: -7.4% Median Salary: $58,940 Learn more Corrections Officer Growth: 3.5% Median Salary: $76,210 Learn more Corrections Sergeant Growth: -2.5% Median Salary: $77,970 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 Fraud Investigator Growth: 4.1% Median Salary: $81,100 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 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

Transfer admission requirements: The MyPath2ASU pathway allows Arizona transfer students to complete a prescribed sequence of courses that meet the requirements for the community college's AA degree along with the lower-division requirements for the ASU major. Students completing their ASU BA degree at Yuma: Once the MyPath2ASU pathway requirements are complete, students complete the remaining requirements for the ASU bachelor's degree at the community college. Students should visit Admission Services for more information about ASU degrees offered at local community colleges. Change of major requirements A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required to change to this program. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

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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