About Criminal Justice, Bs in University of Alabama At Birmingham

As a criminal justice student, you'll not only learn about crime and justice—you'll also gain critical skills in analyzing and communicating. In fact, with your degree, you can pursue careers in law enforcement – including cyber crime investigation – and social services, business, and education.

We’ll train you in the areas of corrections, criminology, forensic science, juvenile justice, law, policing, computer forensics, and other positions. Your courses will teach you the theories of crime and delinquency, as well as the logic, procedures, and ethical foundations associated with our nation's justice system. Finally, during your senior year, we'll set you up with an internship at an agency such as the FBI, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Drug Enforcement Agency, or the Jefferson County Family Court.

• The UAB Department of Criminal Justice is affiliated with UAB's Institute for Human Rights and the UAB Center for Cyber Security.
• A bachelor's degree is required for most state and federal positions. While job candidates may be hired without a degree in some municipal and county agencies, career advancement may be limited.

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12/ XII with a minimum score of 65% overall

English Language Requirements

TOEFL (UAB code: 1856): 77

IELTS: 6.0 overall with at least a 5.5 on each section of the examination

Pearson Academic Test of English

• A minimum score of 53, all applicants

Highlights

University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA Cost of Attendance