Long Island Criminal Justice Major

Open doors to a variety of professions. Choose a path you’re passionate about. Get ready.

Engage in a number of areas you’re passionate about while majoring in criminal justice at St. Joseph’s University, New York.

Our students explore a dynamic, multidisciplinary program, choosing from courses in sociology, political science, psychology, philosophy, forensic bioscience and criminal justice. Graduates emerge with the critical thinking and analytical skills, a reflective worldview, and the flexibility to pursue graduate studies or enter the job market.

Choosing to specialize in one of our five tracks allows students to delve deeper into a specific path they’re passionate about: Law and Justice, Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, Community Corrections, and Technology and the Criminal Justice System.

Get ready to make a difference where it matters with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from St. Joseph’s University, New York.

The Long Island Criminal Justice Major Experience

Prepare for a Number of Professions: St. Joseph’s criminal justice alumni hold such careers as law enforcement officers, social workers, mental health counselors, investigators, juvenile caseworkers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, professors and information security experts.

Experiential Learning: Seniors complete internships in such settings as probation departments, police departments, district attorney's offices, drug rehabilitation facilities, women's shelters, youth programs, courts and legal aid offices. We also offer other experiential learning and study abroad opportunities.

Study abroad: Global study trips encourage a deeper understanding of cross-cultural criminal justice and law by encouraging students to immerse themselves in other cultures. Students can choose from weeklong faculty-led trips to a summer, semester or entire year abroad.