Overview

Why Earn Your Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice at Sacred Heart University?

In this program, you will:

Study causes of crime, the nature of serial killers and the work of criminal profilers, terrorism, capital punishment, criminal law, policing, corrections, and private security

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system

Gain real-world experience through an internship at a public or private criminal justice agency

Take courses in the areas of corrections, law enforcement, legal studies, and security

Learn to apply scientific methods in conducting research

Enhance your critical thinking skills

Learn to apply criminological theory and evaluate policy and law

Have the opportunity to join Alpha Chi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society

Have the opportunity to study abroad

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The American Legal System

Probation and Parole

Juvenile Justice System

Criminal Investigation

Police Community Relations

Law of Evidence

Police Administration & Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

More details

After February 1: Applications will be considered on a rolling admissions basis

Part-Time Online Degree Completion: multiple start dates throughout the year.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 783 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

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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PTE Academic

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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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Sacred Heart University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official scholastic records from all secondary schools and college/universities attended

One letter of recommendation

Educational Consultant Agent Release

All students who wish to receive academic credit for coursework taken at a foreign university will have to provide a course-by-course evaluation issued by WES, SpanTran, or by any other accredited organization listed on NACES. In addition to the course-by-course evaluation, an official description of each university course must be provided in English.

For all non-native English speakers, an official score report of an English language proficiency examination or acceptable waiver is required. To request a waiver, submit a transcript showing English coursework taken.

Copy of your passport, specifically the page(s) containing your identification data and signature of bearer

Tuition Fee

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International

46310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23155 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

46310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23155 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Fairfield

1736 - 2740 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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

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