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BS in Criminal Justice

Our restorative criminal justice major integrates the values of Christ with a deeper knowledge of crime and justice. Let us help you gain a hands-on understanding of restorative approaches to due process. You'll analyze social and psychological theories of crime and society with our expert faculty. You'll learn with incarcerated students in classes at the Tennessee Prison for Women as part of our nationally-recognized Lipscomb Initiative for Education (LIFE).

Let us teach you a holistic approach to achieving accountability and healing relationships. Within our restorative criminal justice major, you'll study criminal justice practices rather than law enforcement implementation. You'll plan ways to positively address harm caused by illegal actions. By the time you graduate, you'll be uniquely prepared for your career or graduate work in many options including law, social work and theology.

"Restorative Justice believes in healing relationships. It values people over punishment, reconciliation over revenge, accountability over abandonment. Lipscomb University knows this, and I am grateful for such a unique and essential program." --Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Restorative criminal justice holds that "crime" is a violation of human relationships. It believes that all stakeholders (offender, victims, and community) in the offense should have a voice in the process of making things as right as possible.

Restorative criminal justice does not reject punishment but does embrace a holistic approach to achieving accountability. This interdisciplinary major embraces the holistic approach.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Lipscomb University is located in Nashville, Tennessee, a growing city with many job opportunities in business, healthcare, technology, and music. The university is well known for preparing students for jobs and future careers. It has a very high career success rate — almost 99% of graduates find jobs or go for higher studies soon after completing their degree.

The Career Development Center at Lipscomb helps students with CV/resume writing, interview practice, career counseling, and networking. They also connect students with more than 500 employers for internships and work opportunities. Many courses at Lipscomb include practical training such as internships, clinical experience, student teaching, and real-world projects, which makes students job-ready.

For international students, this means strong chances to build work experience during studies and after graduation. The university is based in Nashville, which is considered one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., giving students access to many industries and job openings.

Lipscomb is also recognized as a “Great College to Work For” because of its supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and positive culture. This shows that the university values its students and staff and works hard to provide good opportunities.

The university is Christian-based, so the environment is faith-oriented, but students from all backgrounds are welcome. For those who align with these values, it can be a motivating and meaningful place to study.

Overall, Lipscomb University offers strong job opportunity potential with excellent employer connections, career support, high graduate success, and the advantage of being in a vibrant city like Nashville. International students can benefit from hands-on learning, internships, and strong career guidance to achieve their future goals.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

All international students are required to submit an English proficiency score. If you are a native English speaker or your education up to this point has been in English, this requirement may be waived. If English is not your first language, we recommend taking the TOEFL or IELTS. Your results must be sent to the university directly from the testing service. We do not accept self-reported scores. We accept any of the following exams for Lipscomb’s English Proficiency Exam:

TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score requirement of 550 on the paper-based test, and 80 on the internet-based test (IBT)
IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5
Duolingo: We have a minimum Duolingo score of 105

Lipscomb University (Study Group)

Nashville , Tennessee ,United States