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International Year One in Social and Behavioural Sciences Leading to Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with Concentration in Forensic Investigations OIEG Group - Mercy University - Westchester Campus OIEG Group - Mercy University - Westchester Campus, USA

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USD 22100

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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59

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

International Year One in Social and Behavioural Sciences

Our unique international pathway is a tailored program of English language and cultural support during your first year. Alongside this you will study an integrated general studies, the same for all students across Mercy University during their first year. You will learn social, academic, and professional skills that will help you progress to specialism degree in year 2.

Leading to Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with Concentration in Forensic Investigations

Develop a foundation in criminal profiles, managing and documenting evidence, and the justice system.

Criminal Justice is a challenging, exciting and rewarding career. The 4-year Criminal Justice major will prepare you for the profession, help you advance if you’re already in it, and/or also prepare you for graduate school. Among the areas covered by the Forensic Investigations concentration are:

  • analyzing crime scenes to determine evidence to be collected
  • taking photographs of the crime scene and evidence
  • creating records of observations and findings
  • learning to collect evidence, including weapons, fingerprints, and bodily fluids
  • learning to catalog and preserve evidence for transfer to crime labs
  • reconstructing crime scenes

The greatest strength of the criminal justice program at Mercy University is the academic and professional diversity of the faculty, which includes attorneys, law enforcement officers, forensic and crime scene specialists, and other professionals who have hands-on experience in the criminal justice system in the metropolitan area.

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024, 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.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    59 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    51 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    22100

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    16300 Per year

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