BS Public Service and Public Policy (Criminology) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The School of Public Affairs offers a concentration in criminology as part of the Bachelor of Science program in public service and public policy, providing you with more specialized knowledge about the policy implications of criminology-related decisions and actions. This program introduces you to the foundations of criminal justice and criminology and enhances it with training on how to lead, manage and influence change in the public sector.

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

What you will study

Sample courses PAF 112 Public Service and American Democracy PAF 160 How to Survive the 21st Century PAF 200 Public Service and Policy PAF 201 Economics and Public Policy PAF 300 Public Management and Administration PAF 301 Applied Statistics 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 CEO Growth: 3.2% Median Salary: $213,990 Learn more Correctional Officer Growth: -7.4% Median Salary: $58,940 Learn more Corrections Sergeant Growth: -2.5% Median Salary: $77,970 Learn more Criminal Justice Professor Growth: 1.5% Median Salary: $76,590 Learn more General Manager (GM) Growth: 5.0% Median Salary: $105,770 Learn more Government Programs Specialist Growth: 1.6% Median Salary: $54,210 Learn more Police Sergeant/Detective Growth: 3.3% Median Salary: $106,040 Learn more Political Analyst Growth: -2.0% Median Salary: $142,080 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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