Overview

The Criminal Justice programme from the Long Island University (LIU) prepares students for modern-day careers in criminal justice, including cyberspace crime detection, law enforcement management systems and homeland security.

Key facts

Courses are taught by a distinguished faculty that includes published authors, researchers and widely-consulted authorities on the American and world criminal justice systems.

Adjunct faculty members are working professionals in the field and include attorneys, judges and law enforcements officials. Our professors will engage and inspire you to exceed your expectations.

Careers

Alumni of our programme are employed in a wide variety of professional positions: law enforcement officers, federal agents, security officers, prosecutors, corrections counselors, judges, attorneys, private security professionals, homeland security agents, forensic technologists, crime lab technicians, emergency managers, FBI agents and social service representatives.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Cyber Security

Critical Issues in Criminal Justice

Terrorism

Computers and the Criminal Justice System

Victimology

Police and Professionalism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions policy, you can apply up until the beginning of the semester. We recommend applying anywhere from 5 to 12 months prior to the start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 336 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

LIU online application completed and signed.

Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and proof of degree of anticipated degree.

Proof of English language proficiency testing (we accept IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo)

Applicants may be eligible for an English language proficiency testing waiver based on citizenship and/or prior education where English is the first language.

GMAT or GRE scores (if applicable, see major requirements).

Two Letters of Recommendation.

Resume or CV.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

50652 USD / year

≈ 50652 USD / year
Out-of-State

50652 USD / year

≈ 50652 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

50652 USD / year

≈ 50652 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

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New York City

Funding

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