Criminal Justice, B.S. (SJNY Brooklyn, SJNY Long Island and Online)

Core Courses:

For information about specific courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements, consult the current Core Curriculum Guide  

Core Courses:

All Criminal Justice majors must take the following CORE courses: BIO 225 , PHI 160 , SOC 100  or SOC 136 , POL 104   and PSY 100  in preparation for the major. Courses should be selected in consultation with the Criminal Justice Associate Chairperson. A minimum average of C is required. A maximum of 15 credits may be transferred toward the major. POL-104 is required for Land Based Students Only.

Required Courses: 31 Credits

• CJ 158 - Criminal Justice Administration 3 credits.
• CJ 244 - Corrections 3 credits.
• CJ 252 - Criminal Courts: Achieving Justice 3 credits
• CJ 266 - Law Enforcement and Policing 3 credits.
• CJ 277 - Criminal Procedure 3 credits.
• CJ 288 - Race, Class and Gender in Criminal Justice 3 credits.
• CJ 324 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice 3 credits. Changing to 4 Credits in Spring 2025
• CJ 342 - Internship in Criminal Justice 3 credits.
• CJ 400 - Capstone Seminar in Criminal Justice 3 credits.
• SOC 243 - Criminology 3 credits.

Recommended Minors

• Administration of Justice Minor (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)  
• ​Cyber Security Minor (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)  
•  Forensic Psychology Minor (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)  
•  Legal Studies Minor (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)  
•  Juvenile Studies Minor (SJNY Brooklyn and SJNY Long Island)