Overview

At the School of Criminal and Social Justice, you’ll earn more than a credential. You’ll learn the skills you need to excel in all areas of criminal justice.

Your instructors will be experienced professionals who have distinguished themselves in criminal justice careers of their own. You’ll also put those skills to the test with internships and field work.

Key Features

A bachelor’s degree is essential for many entry-level criminal justice jobs. It’s also the key to advancement in many careers in criminal justice. When employers see that you’ve earned a bachelor’s degree from Monroe University, they know you have what it takes to go the distance — no matter which career path you choose.

You’ll have plenty of paths to choose from, too. Careers for Criminal Justice majors include policing, corrections and rehabilitation, social services, private security, criminal court management, and much more.

A Bachelor’s Degree for Criminal Justice gives you more than a quality education. It opens the doors to valuable mentorships, to career paths you never knew existed, and to a community of peers that will sustain you personally and professionally.

Careers

There are many careers in criminal justice, and you can find Monroe graduates in all of them. Below are just a few of the jobs you can get with a criminal justice degree:

Police officer

DEA agent

FBI agent

Court clerk

Criminal investigator

Legal assistant

US customs officer

Corrections officer

Parole officer

Probation officer

Juvenile counselor

Correctional counselor

A Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice means you can further your education for even more career opportunities. Criminal justice majors have gone on to earn Master’s degrees in Criminal Justice, Forensic Psychology, and to attend law schools.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Criminal Procedure and Process

Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice

Human Services

Criminal Investigation

Criminal Justice Systems and the Community or Cyber Crime

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Bronxville, 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

Write your essay directly in the application portal (Undergraduate: 350 words).

Application Fee (Undergraduate: $35).

Upload your unofficial high school transcript, diploma, and any applicable external exams in your admissions portal.

If English is not your native language, submit proof of English proficiency.

Official transcripts must be submitted to the University's Registrar Office.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

16824 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16824 USD / year

≈ 16824 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16824 USD / year

≈ 16824 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition:

National - $677/ credit
International - $310/ credit

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

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