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Criminal Justice Programs

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Open to those who want to protect and learn

The School of Social of and Behavioral Sciences offers undergraduate programs that enable our students to study the ins and outs of the criminal justice system, but also to serve their communities and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

One of the greatest strengths of the Criminal Justice programs at Mercy University is the academic and professional diversity of the faculty, which includes attorneys, law enforcement officers, and other professionals who have had hands-on experience in the criminal justice system in the metropolitan area.

Criminal Justice Programs

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Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

If you’re looking to enter the field of criminal justice, or are already working in it and want to expand your opportunities with a bachelor’s degree, the B.S. in Criminal Justice is a great way to do so. Our graduates go on to exciting careers in law enforcement, corrections, social service agencies, government and court offices, victims’ assistance agencies, and more.

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Forensic Investigations

Criminal Justice: Forensic Investigations

With the B.S.  in Criminal Justice: Forensic Investigations you get the best of both worlds with a solid criminal justice foundation and specialized electives and attention spent in forensics. Students in this program take the same criminal justice core curriculum but also take courses on crime scene investigation, criminal investigation and forensic science.

Homeland Security

Homeland Security

Criminal Justice: Homeland Security

The B.S. in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security program prepares you to enter a career in security and law enforcement along with having a strong background in criminal justice. Among the areas covered by the Homeland Security concentration are: assessment of risk management, investigative techniques and report writing, terrorism (domestic and international), introduction to the National Incident Based Management System (NIMS).

Learn about our PACT program

What Makes Us Different?

In addition to faculty advisers, all students regardless of major are assigned a PACT Mentor. PACT is our nationally recognized mentorship program and it pairs all students with a professionally trained mentor who guides them through all aspects of college life from registering for classes for the first time all the way through graduation.

All students are encouraged to take an internship as part of the curriculum and our Career and Professional Development department can help you with securing placement. 

Mercy University has been calling Westchester, the Bronx and Manhattan home for decades. Our students live and work in these communities and strive to use their skills to excel at careers in a variety of settings including: human services, business, government, legal and criminal justice fields, education and health care.

Related Programs

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