Overview

With threats to domestic and national security looming, the need for criminal justice professionals who can keep pace with the changing environment is real.

Criminal Justice graduates from Kean University have a firm grasp of police, courts and corrections in order to be productive contributors to the debate on policy and practice in law enforcement.

Kean graduates have a firm grasp of police, courts and corrections in order to be productive contributors to the debate on policy and practice in law enforcement.

What You Learn

Study the American legal system, corrections and criminal law

Explore various operations within the criminal justice system

Use current theoretical models to explain crime and delinquency

Analyze the role of police in society

Practice investigation techniques, including crime scene methodologies

Gain a better understanding of race, class and gender issues within the system

You can also pursue a for-credit graduate internship in criminal justice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime and Delinquency

Statistical Methods for Analysing

Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Ethics in Criminal Justice

The Police in Society

Corrections

The American Legal System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

36-39

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Elizabeth, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$75 non-refundable application fee
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited college or university
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (candidates with under a 3.0 will be considered based on the strength of the overall application)
Official copies of ALL post-secondary transcripts (this includes transcripts that reflect transfer credit)
Professional Resume or CV
Personal Statement
2-3 Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40176 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40176 USD / year

≈ 40176 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

33444 USD / year

≈ 33444 USD / year

Additional Details

In-State: $8,396.50 per semester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

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