
The University of Tampa · Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Overview
Bachelor of Science with a 40-credit core covering criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, courts, research methods, statistics, corrections and criminological theory, plus criminology electives from three categories.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Criminology and Criminal JusticeSource: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Tampa, FLSource: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Criminology — core of the degreeCriminal Justice — core of the degree
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- Not verified
Entry pathway
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
Why this program is listed
Dedicated BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Degree title names criminology and criminal justice; core courses in criminology, courts, law enforcement, corrections and criminological theory.
Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: ut.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Core courses total 40 credit hours; students also take at least 12 hours of criminology electives, 8 of them at the 300 and 400 level.Source: ut.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
Internship
- An internship in criminology (4-16 credits) and a senior thesis are listed as individual study opportunities for students planning graduate or law school.Source: ut.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
Accelerated options
- A 4+1 BS/MS option in criminology and criminal justice is available for qualified undergraduates.Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- Qualified senior majors may complete their final semester at the Tampa Police Department academy through the Tampa Police Recruit Scholarship program, earning UTampa credit and graduating with the bachelor's degree.Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate full-time tuition (12-18 credit hours)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $34,716 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Mandatory fees (full-time undergraduate)
- $2,544 per academic yearMandatorySource: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- ut.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/catalog/undergraduate-catalog/college-of-social-sciences-mathematic — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- ut.edu/academics/college-of-social-sciences-mathematics-and-education/criminology-and-criminal-justi — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- ut.edu/admissions/tuition-and-costs — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
- ut.edu/graduate-degrees/ms-in-criminology-and-criminal-justice — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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