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Criminal Justice and Law, B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
Manhattanville College
Harrison, NY, United States
The new major in Criminal Justice and Law at Manhattanville College is designed to give students an overview of the American criminal justice system, to help them understand the varied political, legal, sociological, and cultural dimensions of the study of criminal justice, and to acquaint them with philosophical and ethical issues in law enforcement.
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Overview

The Criminal Justice and Law program at Manhattanville College provides a superb preparation for graduate work in criminal justice or law school and for participation in any law-enforcement related career. 

The writing and oral communication skills developed can also be of use to graduating students in a variety of fields, from government to business and beyond. Students in the program also have the opportunity to do an internship in a field related to criminal justice.

Careers

Criminologist, Educator, Government Official, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Lawyer

Detailed Programme Facts

  • More details:
    • National application is based on a rolling admission
  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Introduction to Common Law
  • Introduction to American Government
  • Introduction to Political Thought
  • Criminal Law
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Constitutional Law or Civil Liberties

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    80

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  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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General Requirements

Along with your completed application, and nonrefundable $50 application fee, you will need:

  • Official transcript of grades (all documents written in languages other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations)
  • Two academic letters of recommendation
  • Personal essay

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  • You need to improve your academic, study, research or language skills

Tuition Fee

  • International

    38880 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 19440 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    38880 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 19440 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Harrison

  • 2275 - 4960 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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