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Master of Criminal Justice

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master's degree for leadership roles in criminal justice.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
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

Recognised bachelor's degree with official transcripts and a graduate course-by-course credential evaluation (NACES/AICE
Waived for some programmes)
Programme extras e.g. MBA/Business Analytics/Computer Science/Cybersecurity résumé
Personal statement
Interview or recommendation
GRE/GMAT optional for most
Three-year bachelor's holders may qualify in some cases.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree with official transcripts and a graduate course-by-course credential evaluation (NACES/AICE, Waived for some programmes), Programme extras e.g. MBA/Business Analytics/Computer Science/Cybersecurity résumé, Personal statement, Interview or recommendation, GRE/GMAT optional for most, Three-year bachelor's holders may qualify in some cases.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable)
Credential Evaluation (if applicable)
Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae
Vaccination Record (if applicable).

How to apply

Check programme requirements
Admission is rolling and I-20 documents are due at least 60 days before term start. Apply online through the institution's official application portal
The application fee is 40 USD. Send official transcripts with a course-by-course credential evaluation
English proof or waiver
Resume and programme items such as recommendations or a personal statement. Interview for the MS Business Analytics. Pay the 400 USD enrollment deposit in the portal. Submit I-20 documents with proof of funds
Then apply for the F-1 visa. Attend International Student Orientation and submit immunization records.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$43,351, $43,351, $20,160 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	$400 USD

Program details

Campus	Westchester
Faculty or school	School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department	Criminal Justice
Teaching language	English
Credit value	32,60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institutional or program-based scholarships may be available to eligible students. Award availability, value, and eligibility vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
12 Feb 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Applications closed
12 Feb 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Applications closed
12 Feb 2026
Closed

Scholarships

Institutional or program-based scholarships may be available to eligible students. Award availability, value, and eligibility vary by program and intake.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.