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Register By: January 09, 2025
Next Start Date: January 13, 2025

Criminal Justice Overview

Studying criminal justice at USI provides you with a wide selection of courses with small class sizes, taught by full-time faculty holding doctoral degrees. USI is the best of all worlds resulting in a high-quality education at a very reasonable price. You get a bigger selection of classes than at community colleges, and much smaller class sizes than at larger universities. Criminal justice is a multidisciplinary field that enriches students’ knowledge and enhances their marketability. USI's internship opportunities span within a wide variety of organizational types, from the local to the national level, further increasing employment opportunities for majors.

Award Winning Students and Faculty
20
Average Class Size

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

39
Credits

Major Credit
Requirements

39
Credits

Additional Credits

42
Credits

Total Credits

120
Credits

Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.   

To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:

  • Complete the online application for admission
  • Pay the $40 application fee
  • Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended

Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.

Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Todd J. Schroer
Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Chair of Criminal Justice

Career Outlook

Evansville Regional Data

Year after year, in the major field test for criminal justice, USI's graduating senior classes score better than the majority of university students across the United States, in all seven content areas evaluated. Criminal justice graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths within the fields of policing and law enforcement, courts and law, and corrections. USI graduates also pursue careers with local, state, and federal governments, security firms, and social service and public assistance agencies.

Evansville Regional Data

Top Regional Occupations by Income

*income information provided by O*NET Online. Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.

The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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