Overview

The Criminal Justice program from Mercyhurst University encompasses all aspects of the criminal justice system. Majors are also required to choose a concentration (listed below) for more focused study within the field.

Our curriculum prepares students for careers in public and private sectors, in safety and protective services, in legal and victim service arenas, and in correctional facilities and reentry agencies.

Career

Many of our grads are pursuing graduate degrees at colleges and universities including:

Mercyhurst University

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

SUNY Albany

SUNY Stony Brook

Arizona State University

University of Pennsylvania

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Justice in America

Corrections

Police Functions

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

Criminology

Constitutional Law in Criminal Procedure

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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More details

Mercyhurst University admits students on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erie, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who wish to apply for undergraduate admissions should submit the following:

Completed online application

Official transcripts (in English)

Completed International Student Financial Aid Application (Admissions Portal login needed)

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

44340 USD / year

≈ 44340 USD / year
Out-of-State

44340 USD / year

≈ 44340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44340 USD / year

≈ 44340 USD / year

Living costs

Erie

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Erie

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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