About this Program

The criminal justice minor allows students to work with a diverse and knowledgable faculty, specializing in criminology and criminal justice. We offer a variety of courses on criminal justice administration. CRJS 215S and CRJS 222 are prerequisites for the minor.

Program Highlights

  • Become a part of a diverse community of students comprised of over a 1000+ undergraduates

  • We have 23 full-time faculty

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Degree Earned
Minor
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

$48,430 Median Salary

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

Healthcare Social Workers

$56,810 Median Salary

Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

Social and Community Service Managers

$77,030 Median Salary

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers

$42,020 Median Salary

Operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment at emergency response centers. Receive reports from the public of crimes, disturbances, fires, and medical or police emergencies. Relay information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May maintain contact with caller until responders arrive.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Criminal Justice at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in Criminal Justice should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.
  • CRJS 215S and CRJS 222 are prerequisites for the minor and are not included in the calculation of the grade point average for the minor.  

  • Additionally, 12 credits hours in 300/400 level CRJS courses are required for the minor 

For Admission to the Criminal Justice Program

GPA

3.00

TOEFL score

paper based: 550 internet based: 79

IELTS

6.5

Transfer

At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $439
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,109

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to ODU. Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

Contact

Senior Lecturer

6006 BATTEN ARTS & LETTERS
NORFOLK, 23529