BS Administration of Justice at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science degree is intended to prepare students for careers in the administration of justice. Two emphases are provided: for students interested in entry-level employment in justice agencies;

Faculty: University College | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Criminology, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Issues in the American Criminal Justice System, Elementary Statistics, Race, Crime, and Justice.

Career pathways

Administration of Justice helps students prepare for a challenging career through this unique combination of theory and application, emphasizing the underlying sociological aspects of criminal justice. Graduates of Administration Justice find an array of career opportunities in addition to options for graduate study and continued education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to this major, a student must: attain at least a C (2.00) cumulative grade-point average for all courses taken at the University; and have at least third-semester classification . Read Senate Policy 37-30: Entrance to and Changes in Major Programs of Study

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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