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USA, New York
Type: University
Location Type: Rural
Founded: 1835
Total Students: 8,287 +
Main Campus Address
350 New Campus Drive Brockport, NY 14420
From asylum-seekers at our nation’s borders to concerns about police-community relations, and fears over active shooters, our local communities and nation rely upon law enforcement and human rights professionals to deal with society’s complex problems, many originating systematically from macro process of globalization and economic restructuring.
Our Community Justice majors will be instructed in cultural competency, anthropological research methodologies (including forensics), the principles of the criminal justice system and the complexities of ethics and justice.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ predictions, by 2026, one can expect the addition of new jobs in the following occupations: 800 new jobs for emergency management directors, 8,200 for police, fire and ambulance dispatchers, 53,400 for police and detectives, and 65,000 for lawyers. Certain occupations relevant to this new major are forecasted to experience faster than average growth (7%), such as the following: Arbitrators and Mediators at 10%, private detectives and investigators at 11%, and community and service managers at 18%.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this major, students should be able to do the following:
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2025 | Closed |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
Career
Currently, there is a need for advocates, law enforcement, legal professionals, and community service managers, who understand the intersections of race, class, and history. This demand will only increase in the future as people-facing professionals contend with the marginalization of our society’s vulnerable populations and seek to improve society.
Popular careers that majors could pursue include, but are not limited to:
Type of Scholarship | Scholarship Information | Amount/ Range |
Empire Scholarship Green Scholarship Gold Scholarship Honors/Prometheus Award International Transfer Award |
Empire Scholarship Criteria: All admitted first-year international students who pay out-of-state tuition. Green Scholarship Criteria: All admitted first-year international students; can be combined with the Empire Scholarship. Gold Scholarship Criteria: High-achieving first-year international applicants; can be combined with the Empire Scholarship. Honors/Prometheus Award Criteria: Students accepted into the Honors College; separate application required; Fall start only; stackable with Empire Scholarship. International Transfer Award Criteria: Transfer students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a minimum of 24 completed college credits. Note: No campus residency requirement. LINK: https://www.brockport.edu/scholarships-aid/international-scholarships/ |
Empire Scholarship Amount: $5,000 per year, renewable for 4 years. Green Scholarship Amount: $2,500 per year, renewable for 4 years. Gold Scholarship Amount: $4,500 per year, renewable for 4 years. Honors/Prometheus Award Amount: $6,000 per year, renewable for 4 years, plus campus parking pass. International Transfer Award Amount: $3,000 per year, renewable for up to 2 years with a 3.0 institutional GPA. |
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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