The Criminal Justice curriculum closely examines: the nature and incidence of crime; theories of criminality and punishment; the interdependent operation of the various components of the criminal justice system, which comprise police and law enforcement, the courts and adjudication process, and corrections; the organizational and personnel management theories relevant to criminal justice management and administration; the use and application of the state-of-the art computers and information technologies; forensic psychology; the forensic sciences; the impact of major social problems on crime and the criminal justice system, and the growing implications of cyber-crime, terrorism, and transnational crime. Beyond the emphasis placed on acquiring the necessary knowledge and understanding of the causes, treatment, and prevention of crime, our School’s faculty is committed to developing the necessary skill sets and competencies sought after by today’s professionals. These include focusing on the areas of effective communication, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, ethical and principled behavior, research, and professional development. A unique and distinguishing feature of the School is its dedicated faculty who are accomplished academics, professionals, and leaders in their field. Because the faculty possesses professional, real-life work experience within the criminal justice system, they are able to skillfully integrate theory and academic constructs within the context of the legal, procedural, and operational realities of the criminal justice system. Stated colloquially by one of our recent graduates, our faculty can “talk the talk, and walk the walk.” Recognizing that learning is idiosyncratic and every student learns differently, our faculty subscribe to a holistic and multi-sensory approach to learning; one that regards every student as a unique individual that deserves personalized attention. Toward this end, students receive personal academic and career advisement from the faculty, and when necessary, are provided the necessary accommodations and resources to succeed in their studies.

An applicant must have graduated from an accredited or government recognized secondary school or have received his or her General Education Development (GED) certificate. It is recommended (but not required) that an applicant completes the equivalent of 16 academic (university preparatory) units in secondary school. For transcripts not in English, a notarized or certified English translation must accompany the original transcript. Two letters of recommendation are required. For students currently enrolled in a school or post-secondary institution, at least one must be written by a teacher or school counselor. If the applicant has been out of school for several years, a recommendation form an employer may be submitted. An applicant whose native language is not English is required to submit the results of a test of English Proficiency to the Office of International Admissions. Students from Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand do not need to submit test scores. SAT or ACT scores are NOT required for admission consideration. However, an applicant may be eligible for higher scholarship award if they score above 1050 in SAT Critical Reading and Math combined sections, or above 23 in ACT.