Overview

The degree requires two years of college-level study of a foreign language or demonstrated working competency in a foreign language. Students have the option of choosing from Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and French.

We offer a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice and Human Security at the University of Bridgeport. Qualified students also have the option of earning a Masters degree in Business Administration or in Global Development and Peace by completing a fifth year of study beyond the normal years.

UB Criminal Justice track students are also encouraged to take courses in Martial Arts. Internships with law enforcement agencies are also available.

Learning Outcomes and Careers

Students will demonstrate the progressive acquisition of the oral, written critical thinking skills needed to succeed in graduate level study as well as the required skills for careers in domestic and international security

Students will be able to identify the essential elements of criminal justice

Students will be able to articulate the importance of Human Security and explore its impact on domestic and international security

Students will demonstrate the language skills and intercultural understanding required for effective law enforcement in today’s globalized society

Students will be able to describe the role played by religious, ideological, and cultural views; ethnic and tribal identities; and economic status in rationalizing criminal behavior

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role played in criminal behavior by socioeconomic inequities and societal injustice, resulting from domestic and non-domestic events

Students will be able to comment on the role played by non-state actors in areas such as the identification of norms, the acceptability of violence and terrorism in promoting policy changes and in preventing crime

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice

Human Security

Criminology

Research Methods

Senior Thesis

Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National Applicants: We accept applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security Criminal Justice View 798 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application for admission. The University accepts both paper and electronic applications, as well as the Common Application

An official high school transcript

SAT or ACT scores

Two letters of recommendation (recommended)

Personal statement (recommended)

$25.00 non-refundable application fee

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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

32860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16430 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

32860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16430 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

32860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16430 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Bridgeport

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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