Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Florida International University
- Miami, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Master's degree for leadership roles in criminal justice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Criminal Justice can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
- Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
- Ethically informed analysis
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Management
- Supervisory and leadership roles for practitioners and academics
Curriculum
- 32 to 36 credit hours (the page gives both figures) over two years
- Full or part time. Asynchronous courses
- Course list unreported on the page. Faculty include former attorneys and law enforcement officers. Partner tuition discounts such as NYPD remission are mentioned.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary-school completion with official transcripts (translated if not English) and SAT
- ACT or CLT scores required of international first-year applicants
- Transfer applicants need transcripts with a NACES course-by-course evaluation and a 2.0 GPA
- Financial documents are needed for the I-20.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale
- IELTS 80 on the old scale before 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines for Fall 2027 (Early Action 2026-11-02
- Regular 2026-12-16
- Final 2027-03-02) at admissions. Apply online through the FIU international first-year application and pay the USD 30 fee. Send SAT
- ACT or CLT scores and official transcripts (translated if not English)
- Transfer applicants add a NACES course-by-course evaluation. Accept the offer with the USD 200 tuition deposit by May 1. Submit financial documents for the I-20
- Then apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,250 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Modesto A. Maidique Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs |
| Department | Department of Criminal Justice |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 Feb 2027
81 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left
Scholarships
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 3 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,250 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $36,882 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale, IELTS 80 on the old scale before 2026-01-21), Duolingo IELTS 6.5.
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

