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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice |
The criminal justice major is offered through the Sociology Department in conjunction with University College. Students choose one of two concentrations: police science or social science. The program is designed to provide an understanding of the problems of crime, delinquency, law, and social control. The major combines a strong liberal arts background with specialized courses in law, criminology, sociology, psychology, and law enforcement administration. The overall objective of the program is to provide a sound educational basis for either graduate work or professional training.
The major is interdisciplinary in nature, and students may select courses in University College, the Derner Institute, the School of Social Work, and the Departments of Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology. Many required courses are cross-listed, enabling students to receive degree credit through University College or the College of Arts and Sciences.
Degree Overview:
To earn a B.S. students complete 120 credits of coursework that includes general education classes and liberal arts electives in addition to classes in criminal justice.
Students pursuing a B.S. in Criminal Justice choose one of two concentrations: Police Science or Social Science.
- The Police Science concentration focuses on law enforcement administration and community-police relations.
- The Social Science concentration focuses on the sociology of crime and law enforcement, as well as the psychology of criminal behavior.
Students in either concentration complete foundation classes in sociology and psychology, along with a series of core classes in criminal justice. Students also complete 12-16 credits worth of advanced classes that are chosen to match a student’s concentration and career interests. For example, a student interested in working with young offenders may choose electives such as Juvenile Delinquency, Sociology of Violence and Sociology of Deviance. A student interested in forensics could choose electives such as Forensic Psychology, Psychology of Criminal Behavior, and Forensic Science.
Who Should Apply?
The Criminal Justice program attracts students from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds. Some students are already working in the criminal justice field and are seeking a college degree in order to advance their career. The program is also appropriate for students who don’t have a great deal of coursework or work experience in criminal justice and are looking for an introduction to the field.
Careers and Advanced Degrees
Careers and Jobs
Law enforcement and administration, corrections, forensics, customs, public administration, criminal investigation, private and corporate security, counseling, homeland security, FBI, CIA, DEA, ATF, Secret Service, and Military Intelligence.
Advanced Degrees
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology, Master of Science in Forensic Science and Master of Science in Protection Management.
Contact
For additional information, please contact:
University College
p - 516.877.3412
e - ucinfo@adelphi.edu
Hagedorn Hall, Room 201
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530
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