Overview
In the Criminal Justice at Sacred Heart University program, you will also:
- Engage in a comprehensive curriculum that covers victimology, criminal profiling, national security issues, interviewing and counseling, and human resource management for public and non-profit organizations
- Study situations, programs, and policies related to criminal justice
- Learn to clearly convey conclusions and evaluations
- Gain the hands-on experience you need to obtain advanced professional positions
- Study full- or part-time in online and evening courses
- Design an area of concentration based on your interests
- Learn from renowned faculty with diverse experience
Student Learning Outcomes
- Design, conduct, and present an original criminal justice study.
- Apply the principles of substantive, procedural, and evidentiary criminal law that regulate and guide the criminal justice system.
- Assess the theories, policies, practices, processes, and reforms of the major institutions of social control.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Crime Causation and Deviance
- Admin & Mgmt of the Cj System
- Research Methods & Statistical Analysis
- General Criminal Justice Concentration
- Law, Society and Ethics
- Admin of Corrctional Systems
- Victimology
- Organizational Procedures
- Criminal Behavior &the Family
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Criminal Justice View 228 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Resume/CV
- Essay/Personal Statement
- One page personal statement discussing applicant's reasons for pursuing a graduate degree at Sacred Heart University. Please note, program directors do read essays carefully. Ensure essay clearly explains why your past education and experience, as well as future goals, are a good match for the selected program at Sacred Heart University. Please check for spelling and grammar errors.
- One Letter of Recommendation
- If the applicant has studied/worked at a US institution, a recommendation from a former teacher or manager is suggested.
- Passport
- Photo Page Copy
- A signed Agent/Educational Consultant Release for Sacred Heart University is required for all applicants, even if not working with an Agent.
Tuition Fee
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International
28200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 940 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
28200 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 940 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Fairfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.