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Application Deadlines
Applications to the Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Justice Studies program are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply at any time! However, priority is given to applications that are received by the following deadline:
- Spring 2026: Jan. 7, 2025
- Fall 2026: April 1, 2026
Please note: Applications are reviewed as they are submitted and qualified applicants are continually admitted to the program. It is important to get your application in as early as possible to maximize your chances of securing a spot before the program fills up. Once the program is full, qualified candidates will be added to a waitlist.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the online BA in Criminology and Justice Studies program you must complete the requirements listed below.
- General Requirements
- Successful completion of the following courses with a 鈥淐-鈥 or better (12 units)
- Oral Communication (A1)
- Written Communication (A2)
- Critical Thinking (A3)
- Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4)
- Completion of 60 transferable semester college units (or 90 quarter units) to be eligible for admission, including the prerequisite courses listed below.
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all transferable units attempted
- 2.5 GPA for students who have already completed a 产补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚
- Must reside in an approved state
- Successful completion of the following courses with a 鈥淐-鈥 or better (12 units)
- Prerequisite
- Completion of SOC 201 or its equivalent (this course must be completed by the third semester of the program)
Connect with a Specialist
Set up an appointment with your enrollment specialist to learn how you can take advantage of the BA in Criminology and Justice Studies program.
Sujeith Ordonez, M.A.
Senior Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
爆料社区 Extended Learning
(760) 750-8454
Funding Options
The criminology and justice studies 产补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degree program is eligible for financial aid.
Visit the funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options. Active-duty military, veterans and their dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705.
Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver).
FUNDING OPTIONS
Program Costs
Complete the Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Justice Studies in just four semesters, including summer, thanks to guaranteed class availability that ensures no delays in your educational journey. The 产补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 program consists of 55 units, priced at $490 per unit.
Invest In Your Future: A Breakdown of Your Educational Journey's Cost
| Semester | Units | Subtotal* |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester 1 | 15 | $7,350 |
| Spring Semester 1 | 14 | $6,860 |
| Summer Semester | 14 | $6,860 |
| Fall Semester 2 | 12 | $5,880 |
| Total | 55 | $26,950 |
*Not all university semester fees are included in this table鈥攕ee the comprehensive breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals are based on a sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
Courses
This 产补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 program has a set schedule of courses that you are expected to follow as part of your cohort. You can view all course descriptions on the . The following course sequences show the typical schedule for the fall and spring starts.
Year One
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 100: Academic Success | 1 |
| UDGE CC(DEg) | 3 |
| SOC 105: Intro to Justice Studies | 4 |
| SOC 311. 313, or 315 (Inequality Sequence) | 4 |
| SOC 325: Criminology | 4 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 361: Qualitative Research Methods | 4 |
| SPAN 101: Beginning Spanish | 3 |
| SOC 323: Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| UDGE BB | 3 |
Schedule is subject to change without advance notice.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Spanish 102: Beginning Spanish II | 3 |
| SOC 400-Elective | 4 |
| SOC 400-Elective | 4 |
| Spanish 201: Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
Year Two
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 442: Analysis of the Justice System and Criminal Law | 4 |
| SOC 360: Quantitative Research Methods | 4 |
| SOC 491: Career Readiness | 1 |
| SOC 400-Elective | 4 |
| Upper-division GE: DD DEu | 3 |
Year One
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 100: Academic Success | 1 |
| UDGE DD (DeU) | 3 |
| SOC 105: Intro to Justice Studies | 4 |
| SOC 311. 313, or 315 (Inequality Sequence) | 4 |
| SOC 325: Criminology | 4 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 360: Quantitative Research Methods | 4 |
| SPAN 101: Beginning Spanish I | 3 |
| SOC 323: Juvenile Delinquency | 4 |
| Spanish 102: Beginning Spanish II | 3 |
Schedule is subject to change without advance notice.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 361: Qualitative Research Methods | 4 |
| Spanish 201: Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| UDGE BB | 3 |
| SOC 400-Elective | 4 |
Year Two
Spring Semester 2| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| SOC 442: Analysis of the Justice System and Criminal Law | 4 |
| SOC 491: Career Readiness | 1 |
| SOC 400-Elective | 4 |
| SOC 400-Elective | 4 |
| UDGE CC (DEg) | 3 |
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