Overview

Criminal Justice - Accelerated Program for Criminal Justice Professionals (APCJP) from La Roche University studies the causes of crime and criminal deviance, the treatment of offenders, and management of the systems that ensure safety and stability in society. The program focus on three dimensions of development:

The knowledge of law, science and human behavior

Skills in analytical thinking, computer technology and communications

Professionalism through an ethical perspective and multicultural understanding

Careers

A degree in criminal justice and criminology prepares students for countless careers. The choices include:

Federal, state and municipal law enforcement

Probation, parole and pretrial services

Victim’s assistance officers or coordinators

Correctional officers or counselors

Investigators for state/federal licensing or regulatory agencies

Security positions with federal government agencies, such as the CIA

Positions with the police, security and intelligence branches of the various components of the U.S. Armed Forces

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice System

Police and Society

Criminal Investigations

Intelligence Analysis and Presentation

Law Enforcement Communications

Professional Responsibility

Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00

More details

La Roche University uses a rolling admissions system. For appropriate financial aid and housing, application deadlines: Fall: Aug. 1 and Spring: Dec. 15.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 214 other Bachelors in Criminal Law in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an Application

Official Secondary/High School Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation is optional unless the student opting for test-optional.

Optional Essay

TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score

Copy of passport photo page

Affidavit of Support signed by your financial sponsor

Official Bank Statement of Sponsor

Not required but taken into consideration if submitted: SAT/ACT scores and National Exam scores

Tuition Fee

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International

32600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16300 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

32600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16300 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

32600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16300 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Criminal Justice - Accelerated Program for Criminal Justice Professionals (APCJP).

Available Scholarships

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