1. California State University Long Beach
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. BA Criminology and Criminal Justice

BA Criminology and Criminal Justice

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

California State University Long Beach

Program Overview

The school works collaboratively to investigate, understand, and solve social problems related to crime through the interdisciplinary and comparative study of crime and criminal behavior, as well as the policies and systems designed to control criminality. Graduates are well-prepared to become agents of positive change in the justice system through evaluation, research, ethical practice, and dedicated service. Graduates are also prepared to pursue advanced degrees in criminology/criminal justice, law, public affairs, and related graduate fields.

Program Key Stats

$5742 (Annual Cost)



32 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Complete each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C or higher prior to high school graduation.3.0 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,500 minimum CSULB Index to be considered, for non-STEM major and a 3,600 minimum STEM Index for STEM majors.

Career Options

  • Private detectives
  • Crime investigators
  • Crime scene analyst
  • Crime laboratory analyst
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  • B
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  • agents

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