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

Tuition is Tuition is $209.50 per credit hour, with a total estimated annual cost of attendance of $18,456 for a full-time student..

This programme is designed for students seeking careers in law enforcement, corrections, probation, and related public service fields. It focuses on the institutions, processes, and legal frameworks of the criminal justice system. Students study criminal law, police functions, juvenile delinquency, and correctional practices through structured coursework and applied learning. The programme includes a capstone seminar and opportunities for internships in real-world settings.

Focus areas include Criminal law, Police and society, Juvenile delinquency, Correctional institutions, Community-based corrections, Criminal procedure.

The programme requires 36 credit hours in criminal justice courses, with an additional 30 credit hours in General Studies. A total of 120 credit hours are needed for graduation, including major, general studies, and elective requirements.

Graduates work as police officers, correctional officers, probation and parole officers, background investigators, and legal assistants in state and local agencies across multiple states.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Transfer students may apply with prior college credits. Official transcripts and application forms are required for admission.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus in Wayne, Nebraska, or online; full-time or part-time; typical duration is four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Wayne State College offers undergraduate and graduate study in Wayne, Nebraska, with additional campus locations in Omaha and South Sioux City. Its academic options include more than 130 programs of study, spanning agriculture and natural resources, business, education, health sciences, information technology, communication, the arts, natural sciences, and social sciences. Students can pursue bachelor's degrees, minors, certificates, teaching endorsements, and pre-professional or transfer pathways. Selected programs are available on campus, online, or in hybrid formats.

For students living on campus, Wayne State provides seven residence halls, three dining locations, and a student food pantry. Clubs, sports, weekly activities, recreational services, and 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams create ways to meet people outside the classroom. The college describes Wayne as a place where students can build a supportive network, with a low student-to-faculty ratio and free or discounted services that include counseling, health care, technology support, and campus safety resources.

International and multicultural programming brings different ethnic and social groups together. International applicants, including those already studying in the United States, must complete the required application steps and submit materials by the relevant deadline. The fall deadline is June 1. The spring deadline is October 1 for transfers within the United States only. These dates allow time for mailed materials to arrive and for visa applications. Students should also review the requirements for their applicant category and intended program.