Overview
This Criminal Justice major at Quinnipiac University explores every dimension of criminal justice, from the sociological causes that lead to crime to the evaluation of specific public policies and their effectiveness. We prepare you for a career in law enforcement, social work, international peacekeeping and other related areas.
Learning outcomes
You’ll study criminal behavior, sexual violence and issues of fairness in the legal and criminal justice systems. You also learn about investigative techniques, new technological developments in forensics and modern threats such as cybercrime, which has become a global problem.
Real-world experience is essential, and our full-time internship coordinator helps you find an internship that matches your interests and gives you the necessary experience to reach your career goals. Our criminal justice majors have interned with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, the Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance and Connecticut’s witness protection program, among others.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Crime and Society
- Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
- Police & Policing
- Criminal Justice Methods
- Women in the Criminal Justice System
- Organized Crime
- Crime and Media
- Sociology of Mental Illness
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
120-126
Delivered
Disciplines
Sociology Criminal Law Criminology View 1835 other Bachelors in Sociology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Secondary school transcript
- First marking period grades
- Official test scores, if applicable (TOEFL/IELTS or SAT/ACT)
- English proficiency score, if applicable
- Certification of Finances
Tuition Fee
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International
50020 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25010 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
50020 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25010 USD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Hamden
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.