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8 Best Criminal Law Programs in the United States

Across the United States, 7 universities offer 8 Criminal Law programs; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from University of Alabama at Birmingham, Northern Arizona University and University of New Haven come first, because those universities rank highest.

1Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Alabama at Birmingham logo
#175 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

University of Alabama at Birmingham — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona prepares students to understand the complex nature of crime, its consequences, and the syst...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Criminal Law
2Bachelor's Degree
NA Northern Arizona University logo
#283 in United States United States

Criminal Justice Administration

Northern Arizona University — The Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration at Northern Arizona University equips students with comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice system, explo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Criminal Law
3PhD / Doctorate
UN University of New Haven logo
#442 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

University of New Haven — The Doctorate in Criminal Justice at the University of New Haven offers a comprehensive exploration into the criminal justice system, preparing students for advanced rese...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Criminal Law
4Master's Degree
UN University of New Haven logo
#442 in United States United States

Fire and Explosion Investigation

University of New Haven — The Master's Degree in Fire and Explosion Investigation at the University of New Haven equips students with the necessary tools and knowledge to investigate the causes an...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Criminal Law
5Bachelor's Degree
UP University of the Pacific logo
#486 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

University of the Pacific — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at the University of the Pacific offers an in-depth exploration of the criminal justice system, combining theoretical knowledge...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Criminal Law
6Bachelor's Degree
CS California State University logo
#659 in United States United States

Criminal Justice

California State University — The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at California State University-East Bay offers a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, its components, and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Criminal Law
7Master's Degree
CB California Baptist University logo
#1,238 in United States United States

Criminal Justice, MA (Online)

California Baptist University — The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at California Baptist University offers a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and its various components. Th...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Criminal Law
8Bachelor's Degree
SN Southern Nazarene University logo
#1,846 in United States United States

Politics and Law- Criminal Justice

Southern Nazarene University — Course OverviewThe Politics and Law - Criminal Justice Bachelor's program at Seoul National University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Criminal Law

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How these courses are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Alabama at Birmingham has the largest research record in this group, with 16,465,315 citations and an h-index of 996.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 5 bachelor's, 2 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 63% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (88% of courses with a stated intake). University of New Haven offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Criminal Law?

University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States), Northern Arizona University (#283 in United States) and University of New Haven (#442 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Criminal Law course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Criminal Law courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Criminal Law online with a university in the United States?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Criminal Law courses in the United States?

University of New Haven, with 2, ahead of California State University (1).

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