Criminal Justice Major, BS

With your BS in Criminal Justice, you can build a career path in private sector security or law enforcement—two fields that are always growing. Pace’s program equips you with a solid foundation in criminal justice and other related disciplines that allow you to concentrate on either law enforcement or courts and correction.

Due in part to increased security after 9/11 and advances in technology, both law enforcement and private sector security continue to be two of the fastest-growing fields of the 21st century. If you are passionate about problem-solving and making a difference, criminal justice could be the major for you. As a criminal justice major at Pace, you will leverage your outstanding analytical skills while feeding your natural curiosity.

Faculty members are established leaders in their fields and bring practical experience into the classroom. Student-faculty interaction becomes more intensive as you progress through the program. You will receive ongoing advisement from professors through in-class contact and during their extended office hours.

Criminal justice majors have many opportunities to intern with various local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies, such as the US Marshals, local prosecutors, and juvenile justice agencies. You may earn academic credit for an internship, and many internships lead to jobs upon graduation.

Our curriculum is responsive to the marketplace, so that when you graduate your skillset and knowledge will prepare you for a rewarding professional career.

Major Completion Summary

University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

Major Requirements (36 Credits)

Major Specialization Requirements (9 Credits)

Select three courses in a single discipline (approved by department chair) in order to enhance Criminal Justice career options. If the discipline is arts or science one, these courses may be taken as an AOK in-depth sequence or as Inquiry & Exploration courses. Otherwise, they are to be taken as Open Elective courses.

Open Electives (29-40 Credits)

General Track

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These cour​ses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

Criminal Justice/Law-JD (CJL) Track

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These cour​ses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.