Criminology (BS) 3-Year Accelerated Option
The BS in Criminology focuses on the study of historical and contemporary patterns of crime and victimization, the social etiology of criminality, social responses to crime, and the processes of crime control. Criminologists combine theoretical and empirical methods to study crime and delinquency, including the manner in which offenders are processed. The functions and dynamics of the criminal justice system are studied in detail with emphasis on the linkage between these processes and various social institutions and organizations.
Criminology is a valuable liberal arts major for students planning graduate studies in criminology/criminal justice, sociology, public administration, law, urban planning, business, social services, and community planning.
The major also provides a useful background for those planning to enter the job market immediately following graduation.
Departmental faculty members serve as academic advisors for all criminology majors. Your faculty advisor will encourage you to maximize your opportunities for post graduate employment or further studies by:
Choosing a minor area of study and elective courses related to your intended area of employment or advanced study.
Acquiring practical experience through internships, research, and service-learning projects
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The following are ways to combine a Bachelor of Music (65 credits) or a Bachelor of Arts in Music (39 credits) with other programs within Barry University to increase knowledge and career opportunities within the field of music.
A Bachelor of Music with a minor in Theatre and Dance.
A Bachelor of Music in Education and proceed to apply for teaching certification with its requirements.
A Bachelor of Music or a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a double major or a minor in the following is recommended: Business, Marketing or Management, depending on your specific future interests.
A Bachelor of Music and a minor in psychology or double major in social work. Post graduate work in music therapy is recommended.
Career Paths
Business
- Artist Manager
- Concert Promoter
- Music Sales Manager
- Music Business Consultant
- Entertainment Law
- Tour Promoter & Coordinator
- Publisher
Theatre
- Performing Artist-Singer
- Performing Artist- Dancer
- Performing Artist- Actor/Actress
- Travel & Hospitality Firms
- Community & small Theatre Groups
- Film Companies
- Television & Radio
Music Therapy
- Working in a school
- Nursing Home
- Geriatric Facility
- Community Mental Health Center
- Outpatient Clinic
- Correctional Facility
- Social Work Facility
Teaching
- Music Administrator
- Elementary School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Choral Teacher
- Band Director
- Orchestra Director
- Church Director
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
An international freshman student is an applicant who is not a citizen or a legal resident alien of the United States and in addition has never attended a college or university; is coming to Barry with less than 12 hours of transferable college credits; or is a high school student with advanced placement and college credits.
May be admitted to Barry University and enrolled in undergraduate-level academic classes:
- SAT EBRW (Evidence Based Reading and Writing): 510
- TOEFL internet-based: 61
- TOEFL paper based: 500
- IELTS: 6.0
- Duolingo English Test: 85
- PTE Academic Score: 44
Must improve English proficiency before being admitted into a undergraduate-level program in Barry University:
- SAT EBRW (Evidence Based Reading and Writing): 500 or below
- TOEFL internet-based: 60 or below
- TOEFL paper based: 499 or below
- IELTS: 5.9 or below
- Duolingo English Test: 84 or below
- PTE Academic Score: 43 or below
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
100800 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD