Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at University of Sioux Falls prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other South Dakota colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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University of Sioux Falls

E. Highway 18, 101 Antelope Lake Circle, Mission, SD

University of Sioux Falls, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's American Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at University of Sioux Falls exceeds 1,500 per year.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 21 - 26 on the ACT or 910 - 1110 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of getting accepted. This school admits around 70% of students applying. Of those students accepted, around 25% attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.usiouxfalls.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,400 for the year. University of Sioux Falls may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

The mascot for University of Sioux Falls is the "Cougars", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the University of Sioux Falls website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Sioux Falls offers a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).