University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Field of study · Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Fort Smith
Intl. Tuition
US$15,341 (2026-27)
Intake
Fall 2027
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Course Overview
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Criminal justice graduates enter the police, probation and prison service, border force, security consultancy and the voluntary sector, often combining study with relevant professional service experience.
Student life (indicative)
Fort Smith offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene. A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.
The University at a Glance
Undergraduate Population
4,091
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
1.3%
Career Prospects
Completion Rate
37%
finish their degree (not an employment rate)
Avg Starting Salary
£21,284
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
University Life
Urban
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
4,091
Degree-seeking undergraduates (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release). Graduate students are not included.
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
1%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
Campus Type
Urban
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
Fort Smith offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene. A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.
- Fort Smith offers a well-rounded US student experience — solid nightlife, good food options, sports culture and a lively campus scene.
- A comfortable and enjoyable place to spend your university years.
What Students Love
- Thriving student social scene
- Parks & green spaces
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Major sports culture
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Completion Rate
37%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.
Avg Starting Salary
£21,284
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Criminal justice graduates enter the police, probation and prison service, border force, security consultancy and the voluntary sector, often combining study with relevant professional service experience.
- Criminal justice graduates enter the police, probation and prison service, border force, security consultancy and the voluntary sector, often combining study with relevant professional service experience.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Trades
- Public Safety
Study Abroad Opportunities
N
- N
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
US$61,364
For full 4 years
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
A budget-friendly US university setting — a $1,395/month budget (housing $750, food $355, transport $85) covers everything comfortably. An affordable college-town setting — good value and a comfortable student lifestyle.
- A budget-friendly US university setting — a $1,395/month budget (housing $750, food $355, transport $85) covers everything comfortably.
- An affordable college-town setting — good value and a comfortable student lifestyle.