Criminal Justice and Homeland Security

Overview

This department offers programs of study for Criminal Justice and Homeland Security. 

Students within this division, may work towards

• A three-year Doctoral Degree in Homeland Security
• A two year Masters Degree in Homeland Security & Criminal Justice Leadership
• A four year Bachelors Degree in either Criminal Justice or Homeland Security
• A two-year Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
• Combined degree in collaboration with St. John's College or within the Collins College of Professional Studies

Faculty

The professors in the Criminal Justice program are highly qualified academically and have many years of professional experience. They are practitioners from the fields of law enforcement, the judiciary, corrections, prosecution, forensic science, and law.

Faculty within our homeland security programs, often come out directly from industry and become leading researchers in the evolving area of homeland security.

For a list of our faculty, click here

International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) Membership

St. John’s University is an Academic Institution Member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts, a leading professional organization dedicated to intelligence analysis and intelligence-led policing.

Through this membership, students in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security gain access to professional intelligence practices, training opportunities, and networking with practitioners across local, state, and federal agencies, as well as exposure to current industry practices, professional mentorship, and specialized training. This connection advances the University’s mission of combining academic excellence with experiential learning and prepares students for careers in law enforcement, homeland security, and intelligence analysis.

For more information, contact David S. Byrne, Ph.D.  Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security and Vice President and Director of Training for the Metro New York Chapter of IALEIA.