Overview

The Criminal Justice BSc course from the Adelphi University will elp make the world a safer place by working in law enforcement—become a police officer or join the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Secret Service or other enforcement agency. You can also make a difference as a lawyer, forensic psychologist, counselor, educator, advocate or analyst.

Why Major in Criminal Justice at Adelphi?

Receive personal attention from distinguished faculty members who will connect you with career-building internships and life-changing leadership opportunities.
Join a diverse community of criminal justice majors that regularly hosts events and professional development activities.
Sharpen your critical thinking and data analysis skills, which are in high demand from employers across a wide variety of fields.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Criminal Justice?

Help make the world a more just, equitable and safe place by working as a lawyer, forensic psychologist, counselor, educator, advocate or analyst—or in law enforcement as a police officer, FBI or United States Secret Service agent, or with other enforcement agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Cultural Anthropology

General Psychology

Sociology

Criminology

Crime and Punishment

Quantitative Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Garden City, United States

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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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed undergraduate application for admission.

A nonrefundable application fee of $40.

A personal statement or essay.

Official high school transcripts.

One or more letters of recommendation.

An admissions interview can be scheduled with Admissions upon request.

Résumé strongly recommended for all students.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

47270 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47270 USD per year during 48 months.
National

47270 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47270 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

47270 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47270 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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