Florida International University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Applicants must be high school graduates or hold a GED, with a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT scores typically required or optional depending on the program.

About This Program

Program addressing homeland security demand and global crime trends.

Career Outcomes

120 credit hours required; Criminal justice foundations, Criminology, Criminal law, Constitutional law, Police systems, Corrections systems, Courts and legal procedures, Research methods, Advanced electives in specialization areas, History and organization of criminal justice system, Crime definitions and prevention, Criminology and behavior analysis, Forensics and crime investigation

• 1. Police Officer
• 2. Probation Officer
• 3. Corrections Officer
• 4. Court Administrator

What You'll Learn

• Analyze criminal behavior and motivations through criminological theory.
• Understand procedures and operations of the criminal justice system.
• Evaluate constitutional law and legal issues in justice administration.
• Apply research methods to criminal justice policy and practice.

Curriculum Highlights

Justice system components (police, courts, corrections), research methods, criminological theories, homeland security, terrorism, public policy, constitution, criminal justice procedures, cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, law enforcement operations, correctional management, transnational crime, international crime and justice

Top Employers

Top employers include local and state police departments, federal agencies like the FBI, correctional facilities, and court systems.

Admissions

Applicants must be high school graduates or hold a GED, with a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT scores typically required or optional depending on the program.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Optional
• Letters of Recommendation: Optional
• Resume: Optional
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: High School Diploma or GED
• GRE/GMAT: Not Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)