Overview

Criminal Justice prepares graduates for a rewarding, impactful career with community safety at heart. Because it is so multi-disciplinary, there is a wide range of opportunities for graduates, whether it be in policing, law, corrections, or community development.

The development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, along with program knowledge assist communities, organizations, and government in finding solutions to the crime and violence.

Career Opportunities

Many of Galen University's graduates are employed at various agencies around Belize including:

Belize Police Department

Immigration Department

Customs Department

Belize Defence Force

Prosecutor’s Office

There are numerous other employment opportunities that anthropology graduates can pursue such as:

Consultant

Community-based NGOs

Public Health

Corrections – Belize Central Prison

Ministry of Human Development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics and Family Community Systems

Trends in Corrections

Criminal Law

Restorative Justice

Police Administration

Race, Ethnicity & Gender Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-29 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for admission are processed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

The total (usual range: 120-129 credits)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belmopan, Belize

Disciplines

Criminal Justice

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

A willingness to work hard, expand academic skills, strengthen character, respect others, keep abreast of social issues, analyze social problems, work in interdisciplinary groups and apply knowledge and skills acquired to solve social problems.
A commitment to high standards of personal ethics in all human interaction at Galen University.
A Cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 Grade Point Scale from your feeder institution.
One (1) resume for Associate degree applicants who are returning after more than 10 years out of school.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9600 BZD / year

≈ 9600 BZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9600 BZD / year

≈ 9600 BZD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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