Overview

From local businesses to international consulting, criminal justice and homeland security boast some of today’s highest-growth jobs.

As a Criminal Justice and Homeland Security student at Dean College , you’ll develop an understanding of core principles and issues in the field, as well as obtain a strong foundation in cybersecurity technology and its evolving challenges.

Two tracks within this major:

Criminal Justice

Homeland Security

You’ll learn:

Core principles of national and international criminal justice and homeland security management

Strong leadership skills needed to manage security-related operations and activities

Principles of security systems, equipment, technologies and cybersecurity

Emergency response and security plans for major events

Careers and opportunities

With a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security, you’ll be prepared to enter graduate school or start a career in a fast-growing area such as:

Department of Homeland Security

U.S. intelligence community

Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies

Emergency response

Private and nonprofit groups

Corporate security

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminology: Theories of Crime

Law Enforcement and Society

White Collar Crime

Crisis and Emergency Response Systems

Courts and Criminal Procedures

Juvenile Justice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00

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FALL

Nov 1: Early Action Priority

Dec1: Early Action Deadline

March 15: Priority Admissions

Rolling Admissions after March 15

SPRING

Rolling admissions after Dec 1

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Transcript (Academic Record)

An official copy of your secondary school transcript (in English) showing the courses and grades/marks you received for the most recent 3 to 4 years of schooling. If you have any national examination results, certificates, or diplomas, please submit official copies.

Standardized Test Scores/English Language Proficiency Exam

If English is not your first language, arrange to take an English Language Proficiency Exam prior to applying to Dean College from the following exams:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

Duolingo

Pearson Test of English

Cambridge Assessment of English

ITEP

GTEC

The submission of SAT or ACT standardized test scores is not required at Dean. If you believe that your test results are a good reflection of your potential for success, you are welcome to submit them

Passport ID Page

Documentation of Financial Support/Certification of Finances

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Tuition Fee

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International

46276 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46276 USD per year during 48 months.
National

46276 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46276 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

46276 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46276 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Franklin

1333 - 2761 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Criminal Justice and Homeland Security.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Two tracks within this major:

You’ll learn:

Careers and opportunities

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Franklin

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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