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The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice offers the student a unique and rewarding opportunity to prepare for a challenging career in this developing field. It may also serve as preparation for further academic and professional study.

Admissions Requirement
Undergraduate admission is based on many factors, including previous academic performance, satisfactory achievement on standardized tests, personal recommendations, and other indications of an applicant’s interests, motivation, and potential.

Graduation Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice requires the completion of a minimum of 126 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative quality point index of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.Course Areas Credits
Core Requirements 27
Criminal Justice 36
Distributed Core & Other Non-Major Requirements 63

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View the Program Goals for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

Financial Aid Available
If you are wondering how to finance your college education, St. John’s University provides substantial need and merit based scholarships from its own funds as well as government supported financial aid. Students applying for need based funds must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid annually to determine eligibility. Merit based awards are offered to students who meet the academic criteria.

Prospective students are encouraged to check with their employers about tuition reimbursement programs, and uniformed police officers are eligible to receive a special discount. In addition, military personnel are advised to check with military advisers to determine eligibility for tuition benefits available through the armed forces. Prospective students can contact Antonio Lodato
Asst Dean/Dir Even/Wkend Prog, for additional information via email at lodatoa@stjohns.edu or call (718) 990-5974.

College of Professional Studies

The Associate Degree in Criminal Justice is uniquely designed as the first step towards earning the Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. It satisfies the education requirements of the New York Police Department and many other police departments.

Admissions Requirement
Undergraduate admission is based on many factors, including previous academic performance, satisfactory achievement on standardized tests, personal recommendations, and other indications of an applicant’s interests, motivation, and potential.

Graduation Requirements
Candidates for the Associate program in Criminal Justice are required to complete 60 credits of a prescribed program of study. A minimum cumulative quality point index of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 is required for all courses, and also for courses in the major area. Graduates of the New York City Police Department may be awarded credit for field training.

English 100, 110
one course in logic or math
two courses in a second language
one course in English, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Women’s Studies
one course in Art, Art History, Music, Theatre, Film
three courses from Economics 100; History 200, 201, or 202; Political Science 230; Indian Communication Arts 283, Political Science 434, or Social Studies 110

* Requirements are subject to change without notice.

Applying to Luther College
A completed application for undergraduate admission - Apply online, complete a paper form or contact our Entrance Counsellor at the address below.

• If applying online, go to www.uregina.ca/admissions. Follow the prompts to set up a temporary password and ID. A valid e-mail address and credit card number are required. Select LUTHER as your CAMPUS and ARTS as the FACULTY.

• If completing the paper form, check off LUTHER under FACULTYAND PROGRAM DETAILS (Question 7), write LUTHER ARTS in the FIRST CHOICE FACULTY and write PRE-JOURNALISM under MAJOR/SPECIALIZATION.

A non-refundable $60 Canadian application fee - Cheques or money orders may be mailed along with the application; Visa or MasterCard payment may be made on the application form. Those applying online must use Visa or MasterCard.

Transcripts

• Students applying from high school must supply one original copy of their high school transcript. Students attending a Saskatchewan high school are encouraged to have their transcript transmitted electronically by Saskatchewan Learning.

• Students who have completed post-secondary education must arrange for two official transcripts to be sent directly to U of R Admissions.

Deadlines (Canadian & U.S. Applicants)

Fall (September-December)
Application Deadline - July 1
Document (transcripts, etc.) Deadline - August 1

Winter (January-April)
Application Deadline - November 1
Document (transcripts, etc.) Deadline - December 1

Early Conditional Acceptance

Students who expect to graduate from Grade 12 have until June 15 to apply for early conditional admission. Early application for admission is recommended as students can register earlier, ensuring the best selection of courses and scholarship opportunities. Students may apply any time after they have their final Grade 11 marks.

Students must submit to the Admissions Office: a completed application, the application fee, an official transcript or a school-certified copy of an official transcript (with school seal or signature), and a list of the courses they are taking in Grade 12. Final admission requirements must still be satisfied to gain entrance. Contact our Entrance Counsellor at 1-800-LUTHER-U for more details.

High School Requirements

Applicants must achieve Saskatchewan Secondary Level or Adult 12 standing. The following is a list of Saskatchewan high school requirements* for students entering the Pre-Journalism program through Luther Arts.

Arts
English Language Arts A30 and B30***
One 30-level math or science
One 30-level language, social science or fine art**
One additional course**

*Admission requirements are subject to change without notice.

**For a list of approved courses, contact Luther College or consult the University Calendar.

***Students in a French Immersion program may substitute Fransaskois A30/B30 for English Language Arts A30 or B30.

The minimum average for admission to Luther Arts is 65%. For mature students or applicants from another province or country, please contact Luther’s Entrance
Counsellor at 1-800-LUTHER-U.

Applying to the School of Journalism

Applicants must submit an application, a resumé, a portfolio of writing and/or reference letters (and two official transcripts if students have attended another institution). In addition to the academic requirements, the selection process includes an exam and interview. Applicants must have an above-average proficiency in
English. Applications must be received by January 31 for Fall admission to the School of Journalism.

Points to Note
Students are often not accepted on their first application to the professional program.

Many professional programs look for much more than the minimum requirements.

Many professional programs look for students who have already completed a degree.

Many professional programs have selection criteria in addition to academic performance.

Contact

School of Journalism
Rm. 105, Administration-Humanities Building
University of Regina
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
Tel: (306) 585-4420
Email: journalism@uregina.ca
Web: www.uregina.ca/journal

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice degree introduces students to all aspects of the nation’s complex criminal justice system, while giving them a strong background in the liberal arts.

Students majoring in criminal justice are required to complete a total of 12 criminal justice courses, totaling 36 credit hours in addition to the required courses identified by Loyola University Chicago for students to receive either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the university.

Among the 12 criminal justice courses, students are required to take 6 specific courses and can select 6 additional criminal justice courses as major electives. The six mandatory courses include:
CRMJ 131 Introduction to Criminal Justice
(Prerequisite for all other criminal justice courses)
CRMJ 300 Principles of Criminal Behavior
CRMJ 305 Municipal Police Operations
CRMJ 322 Criminal Law and Courts OR
CRMJ 323 Criminal Procedure
CRMJ 335 Institutional Corrections
CRMJ 355 Criminal Justice Capstone Course
(Required senior‑level course)

For more information, please contact Undergraduate Admission

Undergraduate
For B.S. in Criminal Justice or B.S. in Forensic Science, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission:
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Graduate
For M.A. in Criminal Justice, request information.

B.S./M.A. in Criminal Justice
The B.S./M.A. degree program is rigorous and focused, and available only to students who have completed the following courses with a GPA of at least 3.50: CRMJ 131, 300, 305, 315, 316, 322 and 335.

A student admitted to the program must satisfy all undergraduate degree requirements, including core and major requirements (128 hours).

Application forms are available from Loyola University Chicago’s Department of Criminal Justice; call (312) 915-7564.

One letter of recommendation from a full-time faculty member of the criminal justice department and two letters from other full-time faculty at Loyola are required as part of the application process.

For more information or an application form for the 5-year B.S./M.A. program, contact:

Department of Criminal Justice
Loyola University Chicago
820 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago,IL 60611
(312) 915-7564

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Old Westbury is looking for active, intelligent, energetic students who want to become leaders in the careers they choose and the communities in which they live. Use the links below to learn more about the application process and our admission procedures.

Undergraduate Admission
Freshman Students
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Complete List of Majors
Academic Departments

Graduate Admission

International Admission

Admissions Events
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