Online Criminal Justice Major

Open doors to a variety of professions. Stay on track with a flexible program. Get ready.

Explore areas you are passionate about in criminal justice, on a schedule that fits your lifestyle, at St. Joseph’s University, New York.

SJNY’s program offers students a valuable opportunity to apply fundamental concepts of criminal justice to analyze crime data, investigate crime settings and evaluate strategies. You will develop analytical and critical thinking skills to become a problem solver in the vast and challenging field of criminal justice.

The program’s flexible design allows for a diverse array of options that include legal studies, forensic psychology, cybersecurity, administration of justice/organization leadership and juvenile justice, among many others. The online format allows you to achieve career goals on a timeline that works for you.

In addition to our unique curriculum, SJNY’s criminal justice department hosts speakers that provide real-world insight, such as special agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, representatives of the U.S. District Courts and the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and exonerees from the Innocence Project.

Graduate with a reflective worldview and ready for the workforce or graduate school.

The Online Criminal Justice Major Experience

Flexible Scheduling: Create a schedule that fits into your busy life. St. Joseph’s online scheduling can fit the lifestyle of any student, regardless of their age, work schedule or other commitments.

Professional Opportunities: St. Joseph’s criminal justice alumni hold careers as law enforcement officers, social workers, mental health counselors, investigators, juvenile caseworkers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, professors and information security experts.

Experiential Learning: In addition, seniors complete internships in the criminal justice system. SJNY's internship placements include probation departments, police departments, district attorney's offices, drug rehabilitation facilities, women's shelters, youth programs, courts and legal aid offices.