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Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Homeland Security

Mercy University

New York, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year criminal justice degree with a homeland security specialisation.

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

Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Criminal Justice in Homeland Security. Apply relevant theories
Methods
And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Criminal Justice in Homeland Security.

Career outcomes

Cybersecurity analyst
Border patrol officer
Police officer
FEMA administrator
Immigration enforcement agent
Transportation security officer
FBI agent
Coast Guard officer
Department of Homeland Security
Private security

Curriculum

Four-year
120-credit criminal justice major with a Homeland Security specialisation covering international and domestic terrorism
Weapons of mass destruction
Law enforcement ethics and law
And Middle Eastern political and economic forces. Internships and police standard certificate training are available
Course list is not given.

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 required 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 required 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 (4.0 on the new scale)
PTE Academic 48
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Academic Certificate
English Proficiency Evidence
Personal Statement
Financial Support Evidence

How to apply

Check requirements. Admission is rolling and the I-20 documents are due at least 60 days before term start. Apply online at mercy. Edu/apply-now. 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	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
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Program starts
May 2027
Applications closed
12 Feb 2026
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Program starts
September 2027
Applications closed
12 Feb 2026
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.