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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Criminal Investigation Shorelight Group - Western New England University Shorelight Group - Western New England University, USA

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USD 46680

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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74

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice from Western New England University will prepare you to take advantage of expanding career opportunities in this diversified and fascinating field. Our courses are taught by award-winning scholars engaged in research across multiple areas of the criminal justice process, as well as practitioners teaching specialized courses in areas such as forensic science, law enforcement, and corrections. Within the major, students will have the ability to pursue three Concentrations: Criminal Investigation, Homeland Security and Terrorism, or Victim Studies. These options give you the opportunity to shape your criminal justice major in a way that best prepares you for your future. The program also provides a solid foundation for students who wish to pursue graduate studies.

WHY CHOOSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE?
Criminal justice today is much more than law enforcement. Whether working in social services, policing, in a correctional facility, as a court administrator, or in any of the other related fields, criminal justice professionals must possess strong communication skills, including research presentation skills and technical report writing. They must understand current technology, human behavior, and have management skills to advance into roles of increasing responsibility. Criminal justice professionals serve the public interest and must also recognize the importance of upholding the highest ethical and professional standards in their chosen career path.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
Our criminal justice curriculum is designed to provide our graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitude that are essential for success as a criminal justice professional. As a criminal justice major, you will develop strong analytical, problem solving skills, and be encouraged to apply critical thinking toward current issues in the field of criminal justice. You will also build upon your leadership and communication skills in coursework that has you developing criminal justice research projects and presenting to your peers and professors. And finally, as a criminal justice major the importance of showing good judgment and the development of a strong moral code will be enhanced in preparation for your career.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025, Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    74 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    450 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    46680

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    15000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (USD)

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Scholarships available for Fall 2025 Intake. The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be until 30th June, 2025.

    Undergraduate Scholarships-

    UNIVERSITY

    Western New England

    Year 1

    Up To $8,800

    Year 2

    Up To $8,800

    Year 3

    Up To $8,800

    Year 4

    Up To $8,800

    Total for 4 years

    Up to
    $35,200

    Post-Graduate Scholarships:

    UNIVERSITY

    Western New England

    Year 1

    $4,000

    Year 2

    $4,000

    Total for 2 Years

    $8000 (applied automatically)

    Please note:

    • Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.
    • The above waivers and scholarships are only available until 30th June, 2025..
    • If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
    • We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa Appointment  availability.
    • Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
    • Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students. 
    • Please share this information with your colleagues and / or branch offices.
    • If you have any questions or would like to discuss the above, do not hesitate to reach out to the appropriate member of the Recruitment team.

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