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Course Overview

The BA in Criminology, Law and Society provides a focused study of the justice system and social, human, and moral problems raised in the justice field. This course of study prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, the courts, investigations, juvenile justice, private and homeland security, and related social and human services.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  • Admission : Candidates must have been officially admitted into degree-seeking status.
  • Credit Hours : Students must complete at least 120 credits that count toward graduation and fulfill all degree requirements. A few programs require more than the minimum 120 credits.
  • Quality : Candidates must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher, and must meet all higher standards for grades allowable in majors, minors, or certificates. The Mason cumulative GPA does not include transfer courses.
  • Upper Level : Students seeking a bachelor's degree must apply at least 45 credits of upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above) toward graduation requirements.
  • Mason Core: (formerly University General Education). Candidates must complete categories of general education courses and writing requirements as described for their catalog year. This includes satisfying the requirement of two semesters of English composition (ENGH 101 Composition (Mason Core) and ENGH 302 Advanced Composition (Mason Core)) with a grade of C or better. Additionally, as part of the university's commitment to student writers in all undergraduate programs, at least one upper-division course in each major has been designated as fulfilling the writing-intensive (WI) requirement.
  • College/Department General Education : Students must satisfy additional general education requirements for specific degree programs, as described on each individual college page.
  • Major : Students must satisfy all requirements for their major and degree program, as described on each individual college page, and as detailed in the degree evaluation for their catalog year.

 English Language Requirements:

Mason requires students to complete at least two semesters of English composition. Students who complete the Honors curriculum complete the English composition requirement through coursework in those programs. Equivalent credit may be granted through course transfer or external exam. Exemption (but not credit) may be granted through a proficiency exam administered by the English department. All other students must enroll in ENGH 101 Composition (Mason Core) (or ENGH 100 Composition for Multilingual Writers (Mason Core)) upon admission and, after meeting its prerequisites, ENGH 302 Advanced Composition (Mason Core). Students must attain a minimum grade of C in composition courses to fulfill degree requirements.

Fees

In-state full-time/year : $9510*    

Out-of-state full-time/year : 32970*    


This information was accurate on : 16/12/2020
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