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- School Code: 261600
- Phone: (732) 548-6000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
76.65%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
28FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,272Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Criminal Justice Degree
The criminal justice degree program at Monmouth 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 New Jersey colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.
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Monmouth University
2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ
History
Monmouth University, Located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, was founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College. The school became Monmouth College in 1956, and finally Monmouth University in 1995. The school boasts a 15:1 student to teacher ratio, has over six thousand students in post-secondary and post-graduate programs, and over 73% of the faculty has PhDs. The school primarily serves students in the north eastern United States, but has students from 29 states and 28 countries.
Academics
Monmouth University offers 33 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate programs, as well as a large number of certificate programs. Monmouth emphasizes small class sizes, capped at between 20 and 35 students, and experiential learning through internships and service learning programs.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in applying to Monmouth University should complete the application, including all required information, transcripts and documentation. The application and review process will be different for undergraduate and graduate programs and can contact the school to review requirements needed for acceptance. Financial aid is available and interested students should review the information and resources available on the Monmouth University website. Monmouth University will assist individuals in the financial aid process.
Athletics
The MU Hawks participate in the NCAA Northeast Conference as a Division 1 school.
Athletic programs offered:
- Basketball
- Baseball/Softball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Lacrosse
- Track and Field
- Coed Sailing (non-NCAA)
Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Monmouth University has offered the following program levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 33 |
Master's Degree | 10 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 25 |
Female | 18 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 6 |
White | 31 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Unknown | 2 |
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
Upon completion of the Criminal Justice program at Monmouth University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $68.73
- Average Annual Salary: $142960
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 740
- Average Hourly Rate: $59.31
- Average Annual Salary: $123370
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Monmouth University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Monmouth University may provide student services like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Monmouth University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Big South Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Bowling