Criminal Justice, BS
New York, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 52,924 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* subject to change
The Criminal Justice BS program prepares students to understand the criminal justice system through a combination of coursework in law enforcement, corrections, and the judicial process. It emphasizes critical thinking and practical skills, giving students a solid foundation for careers in policing, legal fields, social services, or further studies. The program also encourages students to explore topics like ethics, crime analysis, and policy development, helping them understand the broader social context of justice.
Students in the program often have opportunities for hands-on learning, such as internships or research projects that connect classroom knowledge to real-world issues. The curriculum is designed to be flexible, allowing students to tailor their studies to specific interests within criminal justice. Throughout their time in the program, students are supported in developing analytical abilities and professional skills necessary for success in a range of criminal justice careers. The program aims to prepare graduates with both knowledge and practical experience to address the challenges of the justice system effectively.
The exciting and relevant coursework in our program includes criminology, investigation, criminal law, evidence and procedure, police-community relations, terrorism, probation, and corrections. Our curriculum is responsive to the marketplace, so that when you graduate your skillset and knowledge will prepare you for a rewarding professional career.
Take Courses Like
- CRJ 243 Alcohol, Drugs, Crime
- CRJ 250 Community Relations in the Criminal Justice System
- CRJ 242 Crime and Public Policy
Combine Your BS in Criminal Justice with a Law Degree
The department also offers a combined BS in Criminal Justice/JD in Law program. Applicants to the JD program apply during their junior year to begin their law classes in their senior year. For this program, you are required to take the LSAT and achieve an appropriate score.
When you graduate, you will be prepared for local police work, enforcement positions within the federal government, a career in the private sector security, and entry into the field of law as well as the correction field.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Police and sheriff departments
- Secret Service
- US Customs