Overview

Whether you want to fight crime as a law enforcement officer, shape the laws that citizens follow, understand why people commit crime, or study how crime affects society at large, you’ll be at home as a student in McDaniel College’s Criminal Justice major.

Hands-on in the Real World

Thanks to McDaniel’s relationships with organizations of all types, you’ll complete an internship in a setting that will give you an up-close look at the type of work you can do with your Criminal Justice degree.

This internship will help you build skills, grow your network, and give you a better idea of the opportunities out there for you.

Future Career Paths

Graduates of Criminal Justice programs go on to a number of rewarding careers in many different fields. After your time at McDaniel, you’ll be qualified to pursue careers like:

FBI Agent
Corrections Manager
Crime Scene Investigator
Forensic Accountant
Paralegal
Police Officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminology
Deviant and Criminal Behavior
Police Courts and Corrections
Criminal Law
Philosophy & Black Lives Matter
Feminist and Gender Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Westminster, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 800 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Please include the last three completed years of schooling at minimum and your senior year schedule.
If English is not your first language or primary language of instruction, you will need to demonstrate English Proficiency by completing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), IELTS, SAT, or ACT.
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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Tuition Fee

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International

51106 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 51106 USD per year during 48 months.
National

51106 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 51106 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

51106 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 51106 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Westminster

1610 - 2727 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

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Available Scholarships

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