International Year One - Undergraduate Pathway - General (2-Semester Pathway) Transfer to Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Sciences

International Year One is a supportive program that allows students to earn credits towards their degree while receiving additional academic, cultural and language support customized for international students.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of study at Illinois State University.

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Sciences

Earning a criminal justice degree empowers graduates to make positive contributions to society.

The field offers plenty of variety that leads to an exciting and engaging career. Professionals in criminal justice enforce laws, protect citizens, rehabilitate offenders, help victims, and develop programs to prevent crime.

The criminal justice program at Illinois State examines policing, courts, and corrections from a social science perspective. Students explore human behavior and take an in-depth look at the issues and circumstances that lead to crime, providing them with a well-rounded perspective and preparing them to be leaders for positive change.

Students also gain all the skills needed to be successful in their careers, including how to interview, develop programs, promote community well-being, and analyze crime hotspots.