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.

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.

Advocates for Human Potential, Inc.	Criminal History Systems Board
Bronx Defenders	Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
Council on Crime and Justice	U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)