Overview

Key features

In the Criminology and Criminal Justice program at Merrimack College, you will:

Deepen your understanding of the complex relationship between society and its members.
Focus on the degree to which people’s lives are influenced by sociocultural, political-economic and historical forces.
Cultivate critical thinking and informed analysis about the legal system, crime and systems of punishment and social control.
Examine how inequalities of race, class, gender, age and sexuality are intertwined with systems of control and punishment.

Learn the theoretical perspectives and research methods criminologists use to systematically study the multifaceted aspects of crime.

Potential Careers:

Correctional officer
Criminal profiler
Crime-victim specialist
Federal special agent
Forensic-science technician
Forensic psychologist
Fire investigator
Probation officer
Security specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Criminal Justice System
Criminalistics
Criminal Courts and Sentencing
Corporate and White Collar Crime
Policy and Prevention in the Public Sphere
Forensic Criminal Investigation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Andover, United States

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 797 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

Complete your Application (including the 650 word essay)
Submit a secondary school transcript with an official English translation
Submit proof of English proficiency
Submit one letter of recommendation from teacher or school counselor
Submit a declaration of finances form and notarized bank letter

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

49352 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 49352 USD per year during 48 months.
National

49352 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 49352 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

49352 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 49352 USD per year during 48 months.

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