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Learn directly from experts in policing, law, counter-terrorism, corrections and cybersecurity.
Upcoming Starts: Fall | Spring
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Kean graduates owe less than the national average.
Recognized as one of the most diverse universities in the United States.
Kean is minutes away from NYC internships and entertainment.
Program Overview
You will gain real-world insight into the American legal system and contemporary issues in policing, corrections, victimology, and advocacy.
- Attend guest lectures from top security professionals at the FBI, Secret Service and other federal, state and local agencies
- Practice investigation techniques, including crime scene methodologies
- Learn about diverse cultures
- Study abroad in London and the Netherlands
- Build a professional network through internships at local, state and federal law enforcement agencies
Quick Program Facts
- Duration: 4 Years
- Format: On Campus
- Application Deadlines: Fall (June 30), Spring (Dec 1)
- Concentrations: Cybersecurity
Start Dates: September (Fall) January (Spring)
Criminal Justice
A criminal justice career is exciting and rewarding. Whether investigating and preventing street crime, cybersecurity breaches or international terrorism, criminal justice graduates uphold the law and keep people safe.
At Kean, our criminal justice students receive immersive training in how to identify new potential safety threats and respond nimbly and swiftly to criminal activity in an ever-changing global environment.
They learn directly from experts in policing, law, counter-terrorism, corrections and cybersecurity and are prepared to enter those fields immediately upon graduation.
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So much awaits you at Kean University. Your Kean journey begins now. Start the application process today.
Campus Life
We believe an active and engaged campus is essential for our students. Volunteer in the community. Go to the theatre. Watch our Cougars compete. Shoot some pool. Take the train into New York City. Enjoy.
- 9 Residence halls on campus
- 170+ Student organizations
- 16 Division III athletic teams
- 7 Theaters at Kean
- 180-acre campus adjacent to NJ transit Union Station
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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Student Loans
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Scholarships
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Federal Work Study
A program in which students may work and earn money to help pay for school.