Hear from Stritch Criminal Justice Students

A Real-World Education for Your Career

You will need rigorous practical and theoretical training to be successful at developing a career in the field of criminal justice. Unlike other programs that are only rooted in business, pre-law, or police training, the program at Stritch is comprised of four components: the Sociology Core, the Criminal Justice Core, Criminal Justice electives, and the methods/internship component. 

This will help you explore career fields, develop real skills, gain actual work experience and expand your professional network. When you graduate and begin your career, you will be up-to-speed with the latest developments and changes in the industry.

 

Explore the Program at Any Time

All undergraduate students at Stritch take a series of general education courses rooted in the liberal arts tradition and our Franciscan heritage. We call this our CORE Curriculum and its purpose is to help you find what you love about the subjects you study. As a Stritch student, you can choose to try out this field by taking the foundational Criminal Justice Core class, “Introduction to Criminal Justice” to see if this field is something you want to pursue.

Transfer Credits You Already Earned

A total of 120 semester credits are required for graduation, with at least 30 major course credits taken at Cardinal Stritch University. A maximum of 90 credits may be transferred from another accredited degree-granting institution and applied to fulfill major course requirements.

In the admission process you will need to provide transcripts from each college or university you attended. We will review the courses you already took to find out what will transfer to Stritch. Download our guide that explains credit acquisition or view a list of institutions we partnered with to establish articulation agreements.
 

Freshman Applicant Admission Requirements

Transfer Student Applicant Admission Requirements

•  Complete the Admissions Application 
Submit the admissions application which is free to complete online.

•  Request Transcripts
Have official transcripts from each college or university delivered directly to the Office of Admissions. 
 

Information for International Students

If your prior education was not conducted in English, you must demonstrate proficiency with acceptable scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or an ESL program. Review the  language and academic requirements to know if you are prepared for studying at Stritch. Review the We can also help you obtain an F-1 student visa.

Funding Your Education

The undergraduate degree programs are competitively priced to make your education affordable. Our counselors in the Financial Aid Office know how to help students locate all options available for funding their education. Learn more about our tuition and the financial aid process.
 

Alumni Network

Students, families, and employers know Stritch as a university that helps students find their mission, develop new skills, gain relevant career experience, and expand their professional networks. With a network of over 38,000 graduates, our alumni are successful in their roles at nonprofits, schools, small companies, health care organizations, corporations, and entrepreneurial ventures.