Location:

Erie, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Specialty:

Criminal Justice

Program Overview

Program Description:

The oldest Mercyhurst University graduate program, the Administration of Justice (AOJ) program, was created in 1978 under the assumption that criminal justice is a true profession dedicated to serving society and preserving the basic rights and freedoms of all people. The AOJ program is built on a common core of courses involving a broad overview of government management, organizational and interpersonal dynamics, professional ethics and research competence. Our philosophy is to prepare highly competent criminal justice and social service practitioners as well as future doctoral students who are committed to the overall improvement of the criminal justice system. Our program provides students with an excellent education as well as a foundation to positively impact the criminal justice community.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Mercyhurst University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

-An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 overall, with at least 3.0 in their major field. (Some programs have established higher requirements.) -An undergraduate degree in the area of intended graduate study or in an approved, related field. -Academic, scholarship and leadership potential as evidenced by three positive recommendations from supervisors or faculty. -A personal statement outlining in narrative form the candidate’s career path, career aspirations and professional interests. - Satisfactory scores from the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Exam as required by each program. -A completed application form, which can be found online. -A professional resume or curriculum vitae.

International Requirements:

Students must submit official, notarized scores from the T.O.E.F.L. (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam as part of their admission application. Minimum score requirements are 550 for the paper-based exam, 213 for the computer-based exam, and 79-80 for the Internet-based exam. International students must also provide Mercyhurst with assurance that they possess adequate financial support for the period of graduate studies. This documentation must be provided through submission of an affidavit of financial support. An I-20 form will not be issued until the affidavit of financial support is received and accepted. All documents and credentials submitted must be translated into English. Mercyhurst recommends that international students contact World Evaluation Services (WES) , the foremost organization that specializes in transcript and credential evaluation, to provide such translations.