About Criminal Justice in University of South Dakota
Our program has close working relations with other disciplines to provide qualified personnel for all segments of the criminal justice system, as well as many related agencies of government. We provide a sound basic education in criminal justice for graduates who choose to pursue master, doctoral and law degrees. Our faculty have considerable experience as probation or corrections officers, prosecutors and police officers at every level of government.
Our program will prepare you to work in the following areas:
- Law firms
- Federal agencies
- Child welfare
- Private investigation
- National defense
- Police stations
- State patrol
- Border patrol
Beyond the basic required courses, you can pursue advanced courses in many areas including the historical, international, social science and legal facets of criminal justice.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS :6.0
- TOEFL IBT: 71
- PTE : 48
University of South Dakota Highlights
| College Type |
Public Research university |
| Foundation |
1862 |
| Annual Endowment |
$264.1 million |
| Location |
Vermillion, South Dakota, USA |
| Campus Setting |
Rural |
| Enrollment |
9920 UG: 7103 Graduate: 2356 |
| Acceptance Rate |
86.4% |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time, Online |
| Admission Intake |
Fall and Spring |
| Academic Pattern |
Semester-based |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, Financial Aids and Bursaries |
| Helpdesk |
Tel: 1-877-269-6837 Email: admissions@usd.edu |
University of South Dakota Cost and Expenses
The following table shows the estimated undergraduate cost of attendance for the 2019-2020 academic year, which includes a variety of expenses:
| Expense Type |
Estimated Cost |
| Tuition & Fees |
12,807 USD |
| Housing |
4,280 USD |
| Meals |
3751 USD |
| Books, supplies and insurance |
2000 USD |
| Total |
22,838 USD |
