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245 Clinton Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205
Main: 718.940.5300
Admissions: 718.940.5800
Fax: 718.940.5680
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155 W. Roe Blvd., Patchogue, NY 11772
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Brooklyn Campus Criminal Justice Department
What's your approach to crime?
Are you fascinated by the behavior of offenders? Do you want to learn more about those who uphold the law? Looking to prepare for a rewarding 21st-century career in public safety, law, research, or advocacy? If so, St. Joseph’s University, New York’s Criminal Justice program on the Brooklyn Campus is the perfect fit for you.
Explore the broad scope of the criminal justice system, from policymakers to law enforcement. At our Brooklyn Campus, students gain insight into why our criminal justice system functions as it does. They explore the roles of law enforcement agencies, courts, correctional facilities and private organizations in crime prevention and control.
Alongside our active Criminal Justice Club, the department has hosted many speakers, networking events and educational trips.
Our past guests have included 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. Our students have also ventured off-campus for trips to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, among other educational excursions.
At St. Joseph’s, students learn from industry-experienced faculty members with expertise in criminal justice specialties. You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of crime and crime control, gaining the tools you need to make your mark with a Criminal Justice degree from SJNY.
The Brooklyn Criminal Justice Experience
Tailor Your Path: Brooklyn Campus students personalize their degree with minors that align with their career goals. Options include legal studies, forensic psychology, cybersecurity, juvenile justice and more.
Sharpen Your Expertise: Senior-year internships provide hands-on experience with such agencies as the New York Police Department (NYPD), the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and various government organizations, putting classroom knowledge to the test.
Career-Ready Graduates: SJNY alumni pursue careers as attorneys, social workers, law enforcement officials, policy advocates and cybercrime professionals.
Brooklyn Criminal Justice Degrees and Programs
Criminal Justice Major
What can you do with a degree in criminal justice?
Our dynamic, multidisciplinary Criminal Justice program immerses students in a wide range of fields, including political science, constitutional law, criminal procedure, psychology, forensic bioscience, and criminology. At St. Joseph’s University, the Criminal Justice Department also offers specialized courses in cutting-edge topics like cybersecurity, crime analysis and policy, and criminalistics. Graduates of the program emerge with strong critical thinking skills, a broad global perspective, and the adaptability to excel in careers related to public safety, law, research and advocacy, as well as the ability to pursue advanced studies in graduate school.
Criminal Justice Minor
Augment your degree.
Learn about the fundamental processes of police, courts, and correctional systems. Acquire specialized knowledge of theories of crime causation, measurement, and societal responses through social control. Be on the cutting edge by applying this expertise to your future profession.
Criminal Justice and Cyber Security Dual Degree
Earn a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s in cyber security.
This dual degree program expertly combines computer science and criminal justice, equipping graduates with the tools to excel in entry-level and leadership roles in the fast-growing field of information security.
Criminology/Criminal Justice Certificate
Be on the cutting edge.
The program is geared towards students interested in pursuing a career within the field of criminal justice. Students will receive both theoretical and practical exposure to the system, and will develop widely applicable skills in research design and data analysis.
Criminology/Criminal Justice Certificate (Professional)
Apply your expertise to your future.
The program is geared towards professional students interested in the field of criminal justice. Students will receive both theoretical and practical exposure to the system, and will develop widely applicable skills in research design and data analysis.
Criminal Justice Online
B.S. in Criminal Justice Practice and Policy.
The dynamic, multidisciplinary criminal justice degree at St. Joseph’s engages students in a number of areas, including sociology, political science, psychology, philosophy, forensic bioscience and criminal justice. The criminal justice program offers specialized classes in the field within a broad liberal arts curriculum, and graduates emerge with the critical thinking skills, reflective world view and career flexibility to pursue graduate studies or enter the job market. Unlike other programs, the degree focuses more on evidence-based practices known to be effective in the field, criminal justice policy analysis to assess alternative responses to crime and quantitative applications — all of which are essential skills for the advancing professional. Our criminal justice majors can explore careers as law enforcement officers, correction officers, social workers, counselors, investigators, and probation and parole officers. Some study law and become prosecutors and defense attorneys.
What Makes Our CJ Program Stand Out?
Our specialized courses, individualized internships, and experiential learning opportunities set the Brooklyn Campus’ Criminal Justice department apart. From study abroad options to internships with the NYPD, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and private law firms, students leave fully equipped to tackle the challenges of criminal justice in the modern world.
Furthermore, our unique program requirements and specialized courses are sure to equip you with the skills needed for a constantly evolving field. St. Joseph’s will help ensure you find exactly what you need to prepare for a challenging career.
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