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B.A. in Law and Justice Studies Rowan University, USA

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Course summary

This program provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of crime, the function of criminal law and the criminal justice system. The program focuses on preparing students for professional careers in the major areas of law enforcement and security services, court services, corrections and human services by combining an academic challenge with practical work experience through internships. The program provides the rigorous preparation necessary for students who wish to continue their education at the graduate level.

Program modules

LAWJ05.120 Intro to Security, LAWJ05.205 Minorities, Crime, and Criminal Justice, LAWJ05.210 Restorative Justice, LAWJ05.220 Victimology, LAWJ05.274 Criminal Justice and Community Relations, LAWJ05.276 Parole, Probation and Community Corrections, LAWJ05.285 Criminal Investigation, LAWJ05.290 Forensic Law, LAWJ05.305 Law and Evidence, LAWJ05.310 Criminal Jurisprudence, LAWJ05.312 Criminal Procedure I, LAWJ05.315 Criminal Justice and Social Conflict, LAWJ05.320 Civil Aspects of Law Enforcement, LAWJ05.322 Drugs and Crime in America, LAWJ05.324 Sentencing and the Rights of the Convicted, LAWJ05.325 Comparative Criminal Justice, LAWJ05.330 Problems of World Justice, LAWJ05.335 Criminal Procedure II, LAWJ05.337 Treatment of the Offender, LAWJ05.342 Counseling and Guidance of the Offender, LAWJ05.346 Women, Crime and Criminal Justice, LAWJ05.356 Criminal Justice Internship II, LAWJ05.361 Intro to Juvenile Justice, LAWJ05.379 Political Prisoner, LAWJ05.392 Criminal Justice Administration, LAWJ05.395 Incarceration Experience, LAWJ05.415 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have completed a minimum of 16 college-preparatory units in high school curriculum that includes four units in English, two units in laboratory science and social studies; three units in college prep mathematics (algebra I and II, and geometry) and five units in history, languages (minimum two units in one language), mathematics, science or English. They must possess ACT or SAT scores. Freshman students whose first language is not in English must have Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) and 79 (internet based test) or IELTS with a score of 5.5 is required for admission.

Rowan University accepts IELTS*

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Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Rowan University

Department name

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Law and Justice Studies

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