Criminal Justice
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice prepares students for professional and research careers in criminal justice, criminology and related fields by applying multidisciplinary and comparative social science to understand, predict and explain crime and contribute to the development of public policy within urban communities. Using an active learning approach, the School seeks to develop its students intellectually and ethically, while providing them with a keen appreciation for the complexities of crime, and public and private efforts to make communities safer and ensure justice.
Job Titles
| Advocate | Legislator* |
| Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor* | Loss Prevention Agent |
| Border Patrol Agent | Mental Health Worker |
| Case Manager | Paralegal |
| Claims Investigator | Parole Officer |
| Community Outreach Coordinator* | Police Officer |
| Crime Analyst* | Policy Analyst* |
| Criminal Investigator* | Private Security Officer |
| Criminologist* | Probation Officer |
| Diagnostic Specialist | Research Assistant |
| Fraud Investigator | Sexual Assault Response Coordinator |
| Gaming Enforcement Officer | Social Worker* |
| Intelligence Analyst* | Surveillance Specialist |
| Internal Revenue Officer | Victims Services Specialist |
| Juvenile Rehabilitation Coordinator | Youth Counselor* |
| Lawyer* | Youth Service Specialist |
Positions that require additional education, training, or licensing are indicated by an (*).
Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interest as possible, including co-op and internships.
Employers
| Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. | Criminal History Systems Board |
| Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law | Department of Criminal Justice Information Services |
| Citizens for Juvenile Justice | U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) |
Industries
| Counseling | Nonprofit |
| Education/Academia | Public Health |
| Government | Research |
| Law | Social Justice |
| Legal Services |
Internships and Co-ops
These sample titles can be used to research internship opportunities.
- Justice Undergraduate Intern
- Security Management Intern
- Legal Intern
- Research Intern
- Policy Intern
Use NUworks, Handshake, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, or other internship sites to search for openings.
For more information, please visit Cooperative Education.
Students enrolled in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities may search their website Experiential Learning page for co-op and internship information.
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Career Information System
- O*NET OnLine
- Discover Criminal Justice
- NUsource
Websites for Job Search
Campus Organizations and Activities
- Criminal Justice Student Advisory Council
- Student Government Association
- LEAD 360
- Student Government Association
- Human Services Student Organization
- Phi Alpha Delta – Pre-law Fraternity
- NEU Mock Trial
For additional student organizations click here.
*For additional student activities click here.
Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- American Corrections Association
- American Society of Criminology
- National Criminal Justice Association
Social Media
Sample industry specific LinkedIn groups. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings, and networking opportunities.