Program Overview

Introduction to the Criminal Justice Program

The Criminal Justice program at Old Dominion University offers a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. This program provides students with the opportunity to earn departmental honors, which includes advanced studies and independent work with department faculty.

Program Highlights

• UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS: 1000+
• FULL-TIME FACULTY: 23
• PH.D STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED: 12

At a Glance

• College: Arts & Letters
• Department: Sociology & Criminal Justice
• Degree Level: Undergraduate
• Degree Earned: B.A. or B.S.
• Delivery Modes: Online, On-Campus

Featured Courses

Course Descriptions

• CRJS 436: Capstone Research Project
  • Students work in groups to plan, design, and carry out a research project.
  • Final papers are presented in a formal research seminar.
  • Prerequisites: Senior standing, STAT 130M, and SOC 337.
• CRJS 262: Law and the Criminal Justice System
  • Covers substantive and procedural law related to crime definitions, investigations, processing, and punishment.
• CRJS 222: The Criminal Justice System
  • Studies social response to criminal behavior as cases move through the justice system.
  • Describes the interdependence of crime statistics, law enforcement, criminal courts, and correctional procedures.

Careers

Potential Career Paths

• First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives: $91,590 Median Salary
  • Directly supervise and coordinate police force activities.
• Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists: $56,630 Median Salary
  • Provide social services to assist in the rehabilitation of law offenders.
• Social and Community Service Managers: $78,240 Median Salary
  • Plan, direct, or coordinate social service programs or community outreach organizations.
• Police Patrol Officers: $64,490 Median Salary
  • Patrol assigned areas to enforce laws and ordinances.

Alumni Careers

• Department of Juvenile Justice
• Local Law Enforcement Agencies

Requirements

Admission Requirements

• Minimum university admission requirements
• Optional items:
  • Activity Resume
  • 1-3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Essay (400 word maximum, topic of choice)
  • Official AP test scores or Dual Enrollment Transcript

GPA and Test Scores

• GPA: 3.00
• TOEFL: paper-based 550, internet-based 79
• IELTS score: 6.5

Transfer

Old Dominion University supports transfer students with a wide array of campus resources, aiming to create a transfer-inclusive culture.

Cost

Estimated Rates

• Active Duty Military Rate: $250 per credit
• Virginia Resident: $268 per credit
• Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States: $444 per credit
• Non-Resident: $953.50 per credit

Ways to Save

Visit the University Student Financial Aid for more information on saving options.

Next Steps

Start your application process or request more information about the program.