Hampton University
Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Hampton, USA

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice offers a comprehensive understanding of criminal behavior, justice systems, and the impact of crime on society. The program focuses on key concepts and practices in criminology, criminal law, and the workings of the justice system.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue diverse roles in the field, such as law enforcement officers, probation officers, criminal analysts, or social workers. The program equips students with the skills needed for careers in various sectors, including public service, legal fields, and social justice advocacy.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice within the Department of Sociology is designed to provide local, state, national, and international leadership in the broader area of crime and justice. The department is recognized as a prominent center of research, scholarship, and teaching, with academic, theoretical, and direct policy relevance. The department is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in the field of Criminal Justice and Criminology education.

Students declaring this major must have at least a minimum of 2.0 cumulative grade point average at Hampton University and earn a “C” or above in all courses in the major (required or elective) attempted at this University. To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology from Hampton University, majors must complete a total of 123 credit hours. Students who have met the University Core Curriculum or the General Education lower division requirements will qualify for admission to the program (meeting these requirements will not guarantee admission to the program). Transfer credits count toward the major and must have a grade of “C” or better.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Each year students in the Department of Sociology, along with students from other departments, are provided the opportunity to participate in a faculty-led study abroad trip. Professor Idonia Barrett has coordinated numerous trips to exciting places around the world through EF College Study Tours. Over the years, Professor Barrett has taken students to Cuba, London, Paris, and Amsterdam. Students are immersed in the local culture whereby daily they interact with citizens of that particular country for approximately nine days. The purpose of the study-abroad trips is to expose students to different world cultures, legal systems, and social & human organizations.