Overview

Robert Morris University's Criminal Justice program is a rapidly evolving field that has a high, and ever-increasing demand, for professional guardians in the criminal justice system. At RMU expert practitioners mentor you from admission to graduation and beyond. Matching your passion with our exciting curriculum and experienced faculty, we prepare you to meet the tremendous and rewarding demands of working in the field of criminal justice.

Key Features

Comprehensive Curriculum: This program focuses on practical and broad knowledge drawn from sociology, psychology, forensics, and political science. All students in the criminal justice major complete a minor. This positions students to meet the requirements of the most sought-after skilled professions, and make them highly marketable candidates for successful careers in criminal justice.
Real-World Experience: Students use hands-on learning and real-world scenarios taught by faculty who work in the field. This includes the use of our crime scene and use-of-force simulator. The required practicum/internship in the final year crucially enables students to receive actual work experience in the criminal justice system before graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policing

Criminology

Juvenile Delinquency

Criminal Law and Evidence

Engage effectively and respectfully in moderated debates on assigned criminal justice topics.

Participate frequently in class discussions with faculty, guest speakers, and fellow students

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete RMU’s free online application at rmu.edu/apply

Official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended

Official third-party evaluation of all transcripts that were not issued from a school in the United States.

For Transfer Students: college transcripts should include a course by course evaluation to ensure credits are transferred and applied correctly. If the student has earned 30+ credits at a college in the United States, secondary school transcripts may not be required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35700 USD / year

≈ 35700 USD / year
Out-of-State

35700 USD / year

≈ 35700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35700 USD / year

≈ 35700 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

Scholarships Information

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