Teaneck,
NJ,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Criminology (Florham Campus) in Madison United States | Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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Madison United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,578
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Criminology examines the underlying factors behind criminal and antisocial conduct in communities. Initial theories suggested crime resulted from personal choice and free will, but the discipline grew to encompass biological, mental, and social perspectives on criminal behavior. Factors like economic hardship, family dynamics, and economic systems remain hotly contested as potential crime triggers. Experts analyze both offender motivations and the consequences of criminal acts on victims and communities. Through investigating crime origins, professionals can propose effective strategies to decrease or stop specific offenses. Their research has significantly influenced policies including sex offender registries, drug-related mandatory minimums, and repeat offender legislation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts - Official high school transcripts are required. Copy of attested or official transcripts, marksheets, academic records, diplomas, national examination results, certificates or degrees received from all secondary, post-secondary, university and/or professional schools. Students from India: Please note that we do not accept consolidated marksheets. Individual marksheets showing all attempts, failures and retakes are required. Upload or mail your academic records from all secondary schools attended. If your transcripts, diploma, or any other academic documents are not in English, you MUST include an official English translation.Include any AP, IB, and/or GCE scores. You may be eligible for transfer credit for the following exams and qualifying scores: Metropolitan Campus AP Policy or Florham Campus AP Policy IB Diploma/ Certificates: 5 or higher per Higher Level exam.IELTS - 6, TOEFLIBT - 70.
Tuition
USD
34,578