Overview

The Criminal Justice program from Gannon University prepares 21st century students to become lead investigators and vital agents of social change. Through individualized faculty mentoring and skill-based curriculum, you can discover your own career in law enforcement, public service or criminal investigation as you work toward for a safer world.

Key facts

Learn from retired Florida State Crime Lab forensic scientist and FBI and ATF special agents.

Increase your professional marketability through service-learning projects, internships and hands-on coursework.

Pursue a double major or minor through convenient curriculum flexibility.

Learn to Lead the Way in Criminal Justice

Master theoretical concepts and practical applications of the investigative process.

Learn principles of forensic investigation including evidence documentation, crime analysis, reporting and testimony, fingerprint techniques and bloodstain pattern analysis.

Analyze issues of global diversity in relation to criminal behavior and crime control.

Careers and opportunities

Through curriculum flexibility and high-quality educational opportunities, you can:

Earn competitive internship placements with the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Federal Bureau of Investigation, local police departments, and the Erie Court of Common Pleas, among others.

Accelerate your education and earn a B.A. in criminal justice and M.S. in criminalistics in just five years.

Secure your career as a federal special agent, criminal investigator, crime analyst, police officer, secret service, homeland security, border patrol office, intelligence analyst, lawyer, victim advocate and more. Annual median salaries can range up to $112,960, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Correctional Process

The Police Function

Juvenile Delinquency and Adolescent Development

Criminological Theory

Cyber Crime and Society

Careers in Criminal Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Gannon accepts applications at any time, however, applicants who need a student visa must apply at least 6 weeks before they want to begin studying at Gannon.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 798 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

Submit an online application to Gannon University.

Transcripts

Letter(s) of recommendation

Additional Documents

Bank Statement and Affidavit of Support Form

Evidence of English Proficiency

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

38110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38110 USD per year during 48 months.
National

38110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38110 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

38110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38110 USD per year during 48 months.

Fees $1,386

Fees include University Fee $1,100, APB $114, SGA $66, Engagement $106

Living costs for Erie

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Gannon University has a wide variety of merit based, need-based and athletic financial awards.

The generous merit-based scholarship program recognizes a students outstanding performance in the classroom.

Students accepted to Gannon will receive notification of academic and merit awards they qualify for with their acceptance letter from the Gannon University Admissions Office.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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