Overview

Career

Students at the Criminal Justice Major at the Northern Michigan University additionally complete a number of advanced criminal justice electives selected to address their individual interests and professional goals.

All criminal justice and loss prevention courses used for the criminal justice major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Criminal Justice at NMU

The Criminal Justice Department provides students with an understanding of the process by which justice is distributed in our society, the function and operation of the criminal justice system (law enforcement, criminal courts and corrections), and the role of individuals in the allocation of justice. The department offers bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and loss prevention, and associate degrees in criminal justice and law enforcement.

The curriculum prepares students for a range of careers in law enforcement, adult and juvenile corrections with federal, state or local criminal justice agencies, or for graduate study. The faculty is dedicated to providing a challenging learning experience and to graduating outstanding candidates for entry into their professional careers or graduate school. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, research and community service.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Law Enforcement Function

The Corrections Functions

The Judicial Function

Criminology

Criminal Procedure

Professional Development and Assessment

The Investigative Process

Roles of the Corrections Client

Use of Force and Less Lethal Weapons

Legal Issues in Corrections

Investigative Interviewing and Interrogation

Drugs, Crime and the Justice System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Marquette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts - Request your official high school transcript(s) be sent to the Admissions Office. If you have earned a G.E.D. or equivalent, request an official score report be sent to NMU.
Transcripts from non-U.S., non-Canadian institutions must be sent to an external agency for evaluation.
High School Grade Point Averages - NMU will use the overall cumulative GPA reported on the high school transcript.
Non-native speakers of English must prove an adequate level of English language proficiency for admission into an academic program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20198 USD / year

≈ 20198 USD / year
Out-of-State

20198 USD / year

≈ 20198 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14702 USD / year

≈ 14702 USD / year

Living costs

Marquette

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career

Criminal Justice at NMU

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Marquette

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