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Awarding body:

Capella University

Start Date:

08-Jun

Cost:

US $310 per credit / unit

Duration:

Variable

Study mode:

Online

Course description:

This program provides an overview of public safety research, theory and principles, with a focus on criminal justice processes and procedures. Course work includes such topics as corrections and judicial systems, criminal law and the legal process, police-community relations, white collar and organized crime investigations, and criminal procedure and evidence. People choosing this specialization are often pursuing entry level officer positions or career advancement within law enforcement agencies, corrections departments, and federal regulatory or enforcement agencies.

Entry requirements:

Applicant should be a high school diploma or equivalent from an internationally recognized institution and must be at least 24 years old. They are expected to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently and whose language of instruction is not English are required to take one of the following tests: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The only exception to this requirement is reserved for learners who have earned a postsecondary degree from a U.S. accredited university. The minimum acceptable TOEFL scores is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test with a score of 4.0 or higher on the Test of Written English (TWE), or a score of 79 for those completing the Internet-based examination. The minimum acceptable MELAB score is 80, and the minimum acceptable score for the IELTS is 6.5.

Application details:

Applicants must complete the admission application and submit an official transcript for the highest degree conferred, as well as any post-degree course work. They should submit resume, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and/or other relevant material may also be considered for applicants who do not meet minimum admission standards.

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