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Bachelor of Science in Criminology South Dakota State University South Dakota State University, USA

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USD 11284

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 21

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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56%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Why do people commit crimes? What do communities and criminal justice agencies do to prevent and respond to crime? How should crime be punished? Criminologists explore criminal behavior and societies’ responses to crime. Without a clear understanding of why people commit crime, society cannot effectively rehabilitate criminals. Criminology is the study of crime as a complex and multi-layered social phenomenon including its causes and consequences. The criminology major offers coursework in criminal behavior, policy development and implementation, criminology-related research and theory and the impact of certain social problems and conflicts. Graduates may seek employment in a variety of careers, including occupations within the criminal justice system, social services, nonprofit, governmental and public and private research agencies at the local, state, national or international level. The program will also prepare students for graduate study.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    44 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    90 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    56% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    11284

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 21

    Application Fee
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    9000 Per year

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    • $1,000 - $4,000 per annum – merit scholarships (“Jackrabbit Guarantee”)

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