Overview

At the Crime and Justice Studies programme from Marist University, you examine the concept of crime from multiple perspectives and engage in internship opportunities that bring into focus the importance of developing theories in conjunction with a “boots on the ground” experience.

Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1: Comprehension

To develop students' understanding of the history, components, foundations, processes, and concepts relevant to the courses being offered. Specifically, students will be able to understand the various components of criminal justice systems. These institutions include the police, courts, corrections, and law. In addition, students will examine the theoretical foundations that inform and guide the discipline, including an awareness of the foundational roots of criminal justice in other disciplines such as psychology, philosophy, political science, and sociology.

Outcome 2: Synthesis

To develop students' ability to critically think about, evaluate, and participate in discussions about key criminal justice issues through oral and written synthesis of theory and research. In addition, this learning outcome develops students' awareness of the importance of justice and civil rights while engaging in systems of social control.

Outcome 3: Analysis & Application

To develop students' ability to analyze and apply theory and/or research in the exploration of critical issues in criminal justice through effective written and oral communication. In addition, this learning outcome will further develop students' skills in critical thinking, methodological design, data analysis and interpretation, computer utilization, and oral and written communication.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Communication and Networks

Calculus

Software Development

Internetworking

Database Management

Computer Organization

Algorithm Analysis and Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

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Early Decision/Early Action: November 15th
Early Decision 2/Regular Decision: February 15th

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Poughkeepsie, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 834 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed first-year application
One additional letter of recommendation
One personal essay
English Proficiency Exam results if you are a non-native English-speaking student. Marist accepts the TOEFL, IELTS, or the Duolingo English Test.
Official United States high school/secondary school transcripts if applicable and/or official translated high school/secondary school transcripts of all foreign academic credentials
Official results of the SAT or ACT exam if you want the Admission Committee to consider your scores
A $50 non-refundable application fee

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50760 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

50760 USD / year

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Living costs

Poughkeepsie

United States

1138 - 2480 USD / month

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Student Learning Outcomes

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

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Poughkeepsie

Funding

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