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Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with Specialization in Justice Studies Shorelight Group - University of Nevada Reno Shorelight Group - University of Nevada Reno, USA

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USD 28010

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 95 Waived

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Students who receive a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice complete a social science degree preparing them for justice-related careers, graduate study, and law school. The Criminal Justice degree is recommended for students who desire an understanding of the criminal justice system, law, and justice. The degree is not intended to serve as a professional training program; rather it is an academically centered major that focuses on the legal, ethical, administrative, and behavioral aspects of the justice system and its various parts. The degree has two options or programs. All students must complete a core of required courses which focus broadly on the criminal justice system and its components. The Criminal Justice Major particularly focuses on the criminal justice system, its components, and  administration, criminological theory, and issues of theory, diversity, myth, and ethics. The interdisciplinary Law and Justice Specialization concentrates on the context of law and justice in a heterogeneous society including coursework in law and justice theory and policy as well as practical courses in legal research and writing, and coursework in other disciplines such as philosophy.

Justice studies specialization

The justice studies specialization explores issues of inequality, injustice and social change in order to improve justice in society. This interdisciplinary specialization includes criminal justice courses that address how to ensure fairness, promote safety and strengthen communities through the justice system.

In addition, students in this specialization will take courses in four topics through other departments to learn more about justice in society.

  • Social identities
  • Ethics & rights
  • Conflict & resolution
  • Institutions, systems & global justice issues

The Justice Studies specialization encourages systematic, creative and critical thinking to give students the experiences, skills and knowledge to live and work in a diverse society, so as to make both the criminal justice system and society fairer, more inclusive and better for all.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    28010

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 95 Waived

    Application Fee
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    10600 Per year

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    Scholarships

    International scholarships and funding

    OISS scholarship details

    The University of Nevada, Reno provides a high-quality education at a competitive price with various funding opportunities. Approximately 80 percent of international graduate students receive graduate assistantships from academic departments. Refer to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for more financial aid information.

    • OISS awards and scholarships
    • International student scholarship eligibility
    • Application process
    • Scholarship award notifications and funding disbursement

    Institutional methodology for non-FAFSA eligible students

    International students are not eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications. Due to this, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships has created the Institutional Methodology for Non-FAFSA Eligible Students. 

    International students must complete and submit this form to be considered for need-based scholarships and grants.

    For priority consideration, complete and submit the application to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The priority deadline for consideration is February 1 annually.

    Funding for international graduate students

    International students completing a graduate education at the University of Nevada, Reno have a variety of funding opportunities available to them. 

    Graduate assistantships. Assistantships are awarded to graduate students. Academic departments make decisions on awarding the graduate assistantships and students should contact the intended academic department directly.

    Graduate Dean awards and fellowships. These are awarded to incoming and returning international graduate students. These awards are determined and awarded by the Graduate School and not by OISS.

    Graduate Student Association awards and programs. The Graduate Student Association offers a variety of awards and support programs for graduate students, including spring awards, travel awards, need-based services (e.g., childcare) and more.

    • Graduate assistantships
    • Graduate Dean awards and fellowships
    • GSA travel awards
    • GSA travel awards
    • GSA needs-based services program

    For more details please visit: https://www.unr.edu/oiss/scholarships

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