Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at St. John’s University prepares students for diverse careers within the criminal justice system, offering extensive opportunities in both the public and private sectors. The program provides a thorough understanding of the criminal justice system, focusing on key institutions such as the police, courts, and corrections, the development of laws and public policies, and pressing issues facing the criminal justice system, while incorporating an interdisciplinary liberal arts foundation. Students benefit from St. John’s exceptional facilities, including advanced computer laboratories, high-tech classrooms, and a 1.7 million-volume library that enhances the research experience. Through the Co-Op Education Program, students gain valuable hands-on experience with internships at select criminal justice agencies throughout New York City. Leveraging the university's prime location and strong connections with local employers, graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in the multifaceted criminal justice field.

Complete and submit an online application; Include a statement of activity if you have a gap in your education of more than three months between your graduation date and date of application submission; An essay and recommendation letters are strongly encouraged, but not required, for all programs except for Pharmacy, which requires both; Official academic records and/or official certificates/results from the Ministry of Education or secondary school in original language with official English translation; Official examination results (if taken) from the examining board (i.e., International Baccalaureate, General Certificate of Education, Caribbean Examinations Council, West African Examinations Council). Students who are home-schooled outside of the US need to submit a NACES member course-by-course evaluation.