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Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Mercy University

New York, 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
Foreign transcripts need a course-by-course NACES/AICE credential evaluation (waived for some programmes
Freshman
Transfer evaluations differ)
SAT/ACT optional (not mandatory for international undergraduates)
Proof of funds for the I-20
Nursing
Music Production and Recording
Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant and Veterinary Technology need supplemental documents.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcripts, Foreign transcripts need a course-by-course NACES/AICE credential evaluation (waived for some programmes, Freshman, Transfer evaluations differ), SAT/ACT optional (not mandatory for international undergraduates), Proof of funds for the I-20, Nursing, Music Production and Recording, Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant and Veterinary Technology need supplemental documents.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
PTE Academic 48
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable)
Credential Evaluation (if applicable).

How to apply

Check requirements
Admission is rolling and the I-20 documents are due at least 60 days before term start. Apply online through the institution's official application portal. Send official transcripts or a NACES/AICE credential evaluation
English proof or waiver
any supplemental documents (nursing
Music production). SAT/ACT optional
No interview listed. Pay the 400 USD enrollment deposit in the portal after admission. Submit I-20 documents with proof of funds
Then apply for the F-1 visa. Attend International Student Orientation and submit MMR and meningitis records.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$27,443, $27,443 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	$400 USD

Program details

Campus	Manhattan
Faculty or school	School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department	Criminal Justice
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International undergraduate merit awards may be available to eligible students, Check award terms and degree eligibility.

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

International undergraduate merit awards may be available to eligible students, Check award terms and degree eligibility.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.