Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science
Prepare for a dynamic career in the criminal justice system with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at St. John’s University, featuring specialized courses, and practical internships at leading New York City agencies, equipping graduates for success in both the public and private sectors.
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The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at St. John’s University prepares students for diverse careers within the criminal justice system, offering extensive opportunities in both the public and private sectors. The program provides a thorough understanding of the criminal justice system, focusing on key institutions such as the police, courts, and corrections, the development of laws and public policies, and pressing issues facing the criminal justice system, while incorporating an interdisciplinary liberal arts foundation.
Students benefit from St. John’s exceptional facilities, including advanced computer laboratories, high-tech classrooms, and a 1.7 million-volume library that enhances the research experience.
Through the Co-Op Education Program, students gain valuable hands-on experience with internships at select criminal justice agencies throughout New York City. Leveraging the university's prime location and strong connections with local employers, graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in the multifaceted criminal justice field.
- Degree Type
- BS
- Area of Interest
- Law, Policy & Government
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- Program Location
- Queens Campus
- Required Credit Hours
- 120
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Courses
Course | Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
CRJ | 2000 | An Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
CRJ | 2001 | Theories of Crime | 3 |
CRJ | 2002 | The Police and the Community | 3 |
CRJ | 2003 | The American Judicial System | 3 |
CRJ | 2004 | American Correctional System | 3 |
Choose 21 credits in elective course work: it is recommended that students take CRJ 3006. | 21 |
The Criminal Justice Program offers a wide variety of courses that students can take during the course of their studies at St. John’s. The table below illustrates the depth and breadth of our program offering.
CRJ Number | Course Title | CRJ Number | Course Title |
2000 | An Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3114 | Criminal Procedure Law |
2001 | Theories of Crime | 3115 | The Criminal Justice Adversary System |
2002 | The Police and the Community | 3116 | Law of Evidence |
2003 | The American Judicial System | 3117 | Cybercrime and the Law |
2004 | American Correctional System | 3118 | Cybercrime Investigations |
2006 | Introduction to Cybercrime | 3120 | Probation and Parole |
2007 | Crime Scene Investigations | 3121 | Corrections Law |
2009 | Crime Mapping | 3122 | Constitutional Law |
2010 | Police Tactical Decision Making (lab) | 3201 | American Law Enforcement Practicum |
2011 | Serial Killers and Their Victims | 3202 | Justice and the D.A's Office |
2012 | Fraud Examination and Investigations | 3204 | Crime Mapping Practicum |
3000 | Professional Ethics in the Criminal Justice System | 3204 | Emergency Preparedness, Response and Planning for Hazardous Materials |
3001 | Public Policy and Criminal Justice | 3206 | Terrorism and Emergency Management |
3002 | Minority Groups and the Criminal Justice System | 3207 | Emergency Management and Homeland Security Law |
3003 | Women and the Criminal Justice System | 3208 | Sociology of a Disaster |
3004 | Victimology | 3209 | Computer Applications in Emergency Management |
3005 | Contemporary Social Problems in the Criminal Justice System | 3210 | Fraud in the Public Sector |
3006 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice | 3211 | Unsolved Murders: Case Study Analysis of Investigative Techniques |
3008 | Hostage Negotiations and Crisis Intervention | 3212 | Domestic Extremism and Hate Crime |
3100 | Police Organizations and Management | 4001 | Contemporary Legal Issues in Private and Public Protection |
3102 | Criminal Investigations | 4102 | Forensic Psychology II |
3102 | Forensic Psychology | 4104 | Criminal Justice Leadership and Services |
3103 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 4105 | Transnational Crime and Criminals |
3104 | Modern Investigation and Protection Technology | 4106 | Comparative Criminal Justice Systems |
3105 | Juveniles and the Criminal Justice System | 4107 | Comparative Police Systems |
3106 | Drug Use and Abuse | 4108 | Criminal Justice Classical Writings |
3107 | Organized Crime | 5000 | Criminal Justice Internships |
3108 | International Terrorism | 5200 | Seminar in Court Administration |
3109 | Forensic Fire Investigation | 5201 | Criminal Justice Counseling |
3110 | Forensic Fire Scene Reconstruction | 5202 | Criminal Justice Practicum |
3112 | Reading and Interpreting Legal Documents | 5203 | Criminalistics |
3113 | Penal Law | 6000 | Criminal Justice Honors Research |
A minor in Forensic Psychology introduces the student to areas of study related to the application of psychology to Law, police work, correction, and other areas of criminal justice system and preparation for graduate study in psychology and subjects related to human behavior.
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University Core Curriculum
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Program Objectives
- Become knowledgeable, competent, and ethical leaders in the criminal justice and legal professions.
- Develop an understanding of the causes of criminal behavior
- Develop an understanding of the criminal justice system
- Study of law and prepare for law school and paralegal professions
- Studies in criminology, forensic science, homeland security, and cybercrime
- Prepares students for various roles in law enforcement and forensics
- Prepares students for roles in rehabilitation and counseling
- Prepares students to work in law enforcement, courts, adult and juvenile corrections, corporate security, public safety, loss prevention, private protective services or investigations, or community-based programs and services
- Foster critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate laws, policies, and practices within the criminal justice field, addressing contemporary issues and innovations.
- Equip students with practical skills through hands-on experience, internships, and collaborative projects with criminal justice agencies, preparing them for successful careers and leadership roles.
Internships and Career Opportunities
Students can participate in internships during their education at St. Johns. In the past, students have had the opportunity to intern at hundreds of different private and public organizations in the Criminal Justice System, including the FBI, DEA, County District Attorney’s Offices, and the US Attorney’s Offices, in addition to the dozens of local law enforcement agencies that are located in the NYC region. Students are encouraged to pursue their career interests by performing an internship, and we are here to support them and find the right fit for their academic and career goals.
Majoring in Criminal Justice at St. Johns is not just for school, but for life. We offer counseling and preparation for professional careers, and our graduates find employment across various public and private industries. We boast a 95% success rate for graduates working full-time or pursuing their education. Our recent graduates are employed in various professions, including federal, state, and local governments, major NYC law firms, media, entertainment, and other private industry companies.
Success at St. John's
The NYPD is headed by the Police Commissioner, whom the Mayor appoints with the function to carry out the department’s critical mission: ensuring a safe, secure environment and enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple.
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Labs
Criminal Justice students at St. John's University benefit from cutting-edge learning experiences in two state-of-the-art labs within the College of Professional Studies (CCPS). In our Forensic Science Lab, students gain hands-on experience in crime scene investigation, evidence collection and processing, and various aspects of criminalistics. Additionally, CCPS features a Homeland Security Simulator. This advanced classroom-based simulator immerses students in realistic scenarios involving natural and man-made disasters, as well as critical incidents faced by the criminal justice system.
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Admission
Students may receive credit toward the B.S. degree if they have completed training courses at the NYC Police, NYC Corrections, Nassau County, Suffolk County or NYS Police Academies.
For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission online. Or contact us directly.
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