Criminal Justice

With careful planning you can study abroad and still graduate on time.
The minimum eligibility requirements to study abroad are the completion of one semester on campus and a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Some programs may have additional or more stringent eligibility requirements.
Study abroad is a great way to satisfy your KU Core requirements. Therefore, you might consider reserving some of your KU Core classes to take abroad.
The Global Culture goal of the KU Core 34 and course credit may be earned by completing a significant study abroad experience and UNIV 342. Visit kucore.ku.edu/global-living-experiences for details.
Scholarships are available for study abroad both through KU Study Abroad & Global Engagement and national organizations. Research your opportunities early.
Courses to take at KU: There may be certain courses within the Criminal Justice curriculum that you should plan to take at KU. Meet with your academic advisor to learn more about any restrictions that may exist in your curriculum so that you can effectively plan for a study abroad experience.

Schedule a meeting with an academic advisor during your first semester at KU to discuss your graduation year plan and identify specific courses as well as specific timing opportunities for your study abroad experience.
After you’ve met with your academic advisor, continue your program research by visiting the KU Study Abroad Info Center in Lippincott Hall. Study abroad peer advisors can help you to identify suitable study abroad options based upon the information you received from your advisor.
Some programs require two letters of recommendation, so it’s good to start identifying individuals who can speak to your academic qualifications as well as your ability to be successful during an international experience.
The summer before your sophomore year would also be a great time to take some of your KU Core courses abroad. Applications for these programs vary and usually range from Feb. 1 – March 1, so visit the Study Abroad Info Center during the fall semester or early in the spring semester to learn more about your options.

Sophomore or Junior year is a common time for students to pursue a study abroad program.
You can take a combination of Criminal Justice elective courses, minor requirements, and/or KU Core requirements during your time abroad. Your academic advisor can help you to determine which courses to target for your study abroad experience.
Summer internships abroad are a great way to gain valuable professional experience in a unique location. There are 30+ locations to choose from, and you can participate in these internships as early as the summer after your freshmen year.

If you plan to study abroad as a senior, you should first meet with an academic advisor prior to applying for a program to make sure that you are on track to complete all your degree requirements.

A number of study abroad courses have already been pre-approved for KU credit. To see available pre-approved courses, visit the Course Equivalencies Database.
If you want to take a class/classes that have not been pre-approved, complete the credit approval process.

Course: CRIM 396 for 3 credits

Timing: Summer

Sample Courses: Human Rights in a Global Context, Wrongful Convictions

Timing: Summer

Sample Courses: International Security: Practical Insights, Czech Criminal Proceedings, Methods of Forensic Analysis

Recommended Timing: Summer, Winter Break

Sample Courses: Central Europe & Security Issues and Research Internship at Terrorism Research Center

Recommended Timing: Summer

Sample Courses: Academic Internship in the Global Workplace, International Internship

Recommended Timing: Summer