Why Pursue a Criminal Justice Degree at Dominican University?
A Dominican University criminal justice degree introduces you to the complexities, challenges, and goals of the criminal justice system through a robust and challenging curriculum.
You’ll learn that the criminal justice system is about more than cops, courts, corrections, and arrests. You’ll explore how prosecution and punishment don’t exist in a vacuum, understanding how decisions can be divisive and how communities often demand actionable change.
Personalized Curriculum for Your Career Goals
Our dedicated faculty will work with you to identify your professional goals and help design a personalized curriculum tailored to your aspirations. Whether your goal is immediate employment or continuing education, we’ll ensure your program, including relevant minors, equips you for success.
Enhancing Your Learning Experience
Your studies will extend beyond the classroom with a variety of engaging opportunities, including:
- Field Trips: Explore real-world applications of criminal justice theories.
- Internships: Gain hands-on experience in the field.
- Criminal Justice Day: Participate in our annual event featuring industry professionals who share their experiences and insights.
Recognition and Honors Opportunities
As part of our program, you’ll have access to prestigious academic and extracurricular opportunities, including:
- Alpha Phi Sigma: The National Criminal Justice Honor Society.
- Honors Program: If you join, you may have the chance to be published in Illuminate, the undergraduate journal of the Northeast Regional Honors Council.
Prepare for a Vital and Rewarding Role in Society
Dominican University’s criminal justice degree is a flexible and immersive program that prepares you to play an essential role in addressing societal challenges. With the skills and knowledge gained through our program, you’ll be ready to make a meaningful difference in your community and beyond.
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A flexible and rewarding program offering a major in criminal justice and a vital role in our society
The highest levels of personal support
Staff who are committed to your success
The finest small-university athletic program in the region
A spirited campus environment
Close proximity to New York City and three major airports
15k+
Alumni
76
Full-time Faculty
17
Miles from NYC
100% of First Time
Full-Time Freshman Receive Financial Aid
Job Opportunities
Students who study criminal justice find jobs in the private and government sector.
Here are examples of some of the most common jobs criminal justice majors land:
- Police Officer
- State Trooper
- Deputy Sheriff
- National Security Agency Police Officer
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent
- Homeland Security Agent
- Correctional Officer
- Probation Officer
- Narcotics Officer
- Private Investigator
- Criminal Investigator
- Criminal Profiler
- Crime Prevention Specialist
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Fingerprint Technician
- Drug Enforcement Administration Agent
- Homicide detective
- Jail screener
- Parole officer
- Youth correctional counselor
- Criminal justice teacher
- Customs inspector
What You’ll Learn
Through our criminal justice program, you develop an understanding of the criminal justice system, the nature of crime, and the interactive roles of the individual and society in the commission, restraint, and prevention of crime.
Degree Details
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Office: (845) 848-4097
Location: Casey Hall, Humanities & Social Sciences
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