Administration of Justice (BA) at University of Pittsburgh |
Course Duration |
4 Years |
Course Intake |
August, January |
Course Details Website Link |
Visit Website |
Course Level |
Undergraduate |
Tution Fees |
$ 34,124 |
English Language Requirment |
IELTS |
6.5 |
TOEFL |
94 |
PTE |
0 |
Our administration of justice program is an upper-division undergraduate course of interdisciplinary study in the liberal arts and sciences that leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. The goal of this baccalaureate program is to develop an understanding of the evolution, theory, structure, functioning, and processes of change in the total system of criminal justice in our society. Administration of justice majors develop competence in one of four specialized areas:
- Adult and Juvenile Corrections
- Law Enforcement Practice
- Forensics
- Cybercrime
An administration of justice minor is also available.
Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits (approximately 40 courses) for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in administration of justice. Of this total, 30 credits make up the major, which is satisfied by taking courses to complete the core requirements, area of concentration, and major electives. The remaining credits consist of General Education Requirements. Other related courses are offered by the anthropology, political science, psychology, and sociology departments.
University of Pittsburgh Highlights
Year of Establishment |
1787 |
Location |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Annual Endowment |
2.3 billion USD |
Student Enrollment (2019) |
33,744 |
International Student Enrollment |
924 (4.8%) |
Student: Faculty Ratio |
14:1 |
Acceptance Rate |
60% |
Number of programs |
200+ |
Campus Housing |
Available |
Financial Aid |
Available |
Admission Helpdesk |
412-624-4138;
oafa@pitt.edu |
University Website |
pitt.edu |
University of Pittsburgh Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance varies depending on whether the candidate has applied to graduate or undergraduate programmes, as well as the necessary fees that must be paid. The tuition charge varies according to the programme to which one has applied. The following is a breakdown of expenses in the form of an expected budget for international students interested in studying in the United States.
Undergraduate Cost of living (Per year)
Tuition (Annual Fee) |
USD 20350 (average, in state)
USD 36058 (average, out of state) |
Student activity fee |
USD 160 |
Wellness Fee |
USD 360 |
Computing and Network Services Fee |
USD 350 |
Security, Safety and Transportation Fee |
USD 180 |
International Services Fee |
USD 1000 (freshmen) USD 500 per year (Seniors) |
Graduate students Cost of Attendance (Per year)
Tuition |
USD 41,714 |
Student Activity fee |
USD 48 |
Wellness Fee |
USD 360 |
Security, Safety and Transportation Fee |
USD 180 |
Computing and Network Services Fee |
USD 350 |