
Held in Temecula, The Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Justice Studies will teach you how to evaluate critical issues of crime and justice to pursue solutions for positive social change while preparing for careers in criminal justice and social service agencies. You will also be prepared for graduate study in criminology, law, criminal justice, justice studies and more.
New cohorts begin every fall and spring semester.
Application and document deadlines:
Spring 2023: Dec. 7, 2022
View application instructions.
Please note: We are temporarily accepting unofficial transcripts for applications for the Spring 2023 term.
Semester | Units* | Subtotal** |
---|---|---|
Fall Semester 1 |
14 | $6,286 |
Spring Semester 1 | 12 | $5,388 |
Fall Semester 2 | 12 | $5,388 |
Spring Semester 2 | 14 | $6,286 |
Total | 52 | $23,348 |
*Unit rate for this program is $449
**University semester fees not included. View complete breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals based on sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
View course descriptions and specific program requirements on the Criminology and Justice Studies Catalog Page.
Please note: This program has a set schedule of courses that you are expected to follow as part of your cohort.
Semester | Course (units) |
---|---|
Fall Semester 1 |
SOC 105 (4) UDGE BB - TBD (3) UDGE CC/DEg - TBD (3) UDGE DD/DEu - TBD (3) |
Spring Semester 1 |
Choose one: SOC 325 (4) Sociology elective (4) |
Fall Semester 2 |
SOC 360 (4) Sociology elective (4) Sociology elective (4) |
Spring Semester 2 |
Choose one: SOC 442 (4) Sociology elective (4) SOC 490 (2) - optional |
Semester | Course (units) |
---|---|
Spring Semester 1 |
Choose one: SOC 325 (4) Sociology elective (4) |
Summer Semester 1 |
UDGE BB - TBD (3) UDGE CC/DEg - TBD (3) UDGE DD/DEu - TBD (3) |
Fall Semester 1 |
SOC 360 (4) Sociology elective (4) Sociology elective (4) |
Spring Semester 2 |
Choose one: SOC 442 (4) Sociology elective (4) SOC 490 (2) - optional |
Schedules are subject to change.
A cohort is a group of students who work through a curriculum together to achieve the same academic degree. Because they are accepted into the same program, take their classes together and graduate together, students in cohorts tend to form a strong support system and professional network that benefit them during their degree program and beyond.
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In the BA in Criminology and Justice Studies, you can choose between an internship or a capstone seminar in community service as a culminating senior experience. The internship requires 100 hours of supervised service in a government agency, community or grassroots organization, and attendance in a weekly seminar. In the capstone, you will be placed in a work-study position in an organization that provides service to the local community. You will also participate in a coordinating seminar and produce a written analysis of the organization that demonstrates mastery of learning objectives for the major.
Benefit from immediate peer support, individualized attention, guaranteed placement in courses, guaranteed time to completion, small classes and more
This program is offered at the CSUSM at Temecula campus, offering convenient access for students in Southwest Riverside County
You can choose between an internship or a capstone seminar in community service as a culminating senior experience
Program topics include inequality, race and ethnic studies, gender in society, analysis of the justice system and criminal law, morality and the law, family violence, race and identity, families in poverty and many more
“If you are focused on your degree and have a career goal in mind, this campus has an advantage because you are guaranteed seating in every class, the professors know you on a personal level and you become friends with your classmates because you are always together.”
“We nurture our students to think: how can you improve the human condition? How do you uplift the community that needs hope, that needs a sense of identity, that needs a sense of solidarity? Our major is very powerful.”