Bachelor in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is $745 per credit hour for Wisconsin residents and $1,025 per credit hour for non-residents..

The programme emphasizes research-based learning and the application of sociological and ethical principles to real-world criminal justice issues. Students engage in field internships and original research projects to develop practical skills in public service and safety. The curriculum integrates theory with hands-on experience through partnerships with local law enforcement and social service agencies. Courses examine juvenile justice, criminal law, and capital punishment from historical and legal perspectives.

Focus areas include Juvenile Justice, Criminal Law, Capital Punishment, Ethics in Criminal Justice, Social Justice, Community Safety.

The programme requires 120 credits, including a field internship and an original research project. Students complete coursework in criminal justice, sociology, and political science, with a focus on applied learning and ethical decision-making.

Graduates enter careers as police officers, probation officers, social workers, crime victim advocates, and correctional officers in state and local agencies.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Transfer students with prior criminal justice, criminology, or sociology coursework may receive credit. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 95% of applicants.

Edgewood College sits beside Lake Wingra in a quiet residential neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin, with access to downtown, coffee shops, restaurants, events, bike trails, and outdoor activities. Students can walk, cycle, or canoe near campus, use the boardwalk, and choose from residence halls and apartments. Phil’s dining hall, Wingra Cafe, and Eddy’s Express provide on-campus dining.

Sponsored by the Dominican Catholic Sisters of Sinsinawa, the college connects learning, beliefs, and action through its Catholic heritage and respect for other religious traditions. Students join a campus community shaped by Dominican traditions, with opportunities to participate in more than 15 student organizations, leadership and inclusion programs, campus events, and 20 NCAA Division III teams.

Academic programs are organized into the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Communications, and Technology, and Henry Predolin College of Health Sciences. Options include nursing, business, education, and nearly 40 majors, alongside minors and individualized programs. Average undergraduate class size is 13, and the library offers research rooms, group study spaces, a writing center, and a learning lab. International students can contact the Center for Global Education about international student information, study abroad, and global learning opportunities. Edgewood also offers an international dual-degree program with Madison College.