Program information

If you’re interested in pursuing an advanced degree in criminal justice, this program is a great place to start. It allows you to explore areas in the criminal justice field and prepares you for transfer into a bachelor-level program with a comprehensive understanding of system operations, the causes of crime and delinquency, and the ethical bases of criminal justice decision-making. Learn from faculty members with years of experience in various areas of the field and get real-world experience through an optional internship.

Upon completion of the two-year program, students should be competent in all of the following areas:

• Will meet the SUNY General Education requirements
• Be prepared transfer into BS/BA degree programs
• The ability to speak and write effectively
• The ability to draw conclusions by critically analyzing given information related to the field of Criminal Justice
• Interact in a diverse culture
• The ability to analyze quantitative information, and think critically
• The ability to demonstrate information literacy

See semester-by-semester degree plan.

 

Transfer options

Graduates have successfully transferred to:

• Bellevue University
• Hilbert College
• John Jay College of Criminal Justice
• Keuka College
•  Norwich University
• SUNY Seamless Transfer (Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Canton, Morrisville, Oswego, Stony Brook)
•  Utica University

Career opportunities

• Law enforcement officer
•  Corrections officer
• Crime analyst

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