Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Holy Family University prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Holy Family University (Holy Family)

727 Goucher St, Johnstown, PA

Holy Family University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Philadelphia, PA, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 3,300 students are enrolled per year at Holy Family University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs HF offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to HF score in-between 1270 to 1510 on the SAT. HF has an admissions rate of around 70 percent of which only 32 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at my.holyfamily.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $27,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available for students and costs about $7,200 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

Holy Family University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more may be viewed on school's website at www.holyfamily.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Holy Family offers a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Johnstown, PA
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $52580

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).