Criminal Justice
This program is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.
What You'll Learn
Develop the ethics, leadership, and communication skills justice employers value.
Explore the foundations of law enforcement, corrections, and criminal law while developing ethical and analytical thinking. You’ll gain experience through simulations and community partnerships that build real-world readiness. Graduates move into careers in policing, probation, or public safety—or continue on to study criminal justice or law.
Earn the credits you need to hit the 60-hour requirement to become a New York State police officer.
Where You’ll Go
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Transit and Railroad Police
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer. Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)
The careers listed above are just a starting point. Our programs mix together important concepts and hands-on skills—but that doesn’t mean your future has to follow the same script. Find out more at Career Exploration & Support.
Program Requirements
To graduate [ 60-62 credits + 2.0 GPA or higher ]