Criminal Justice (BA-MS)

Why Criminal Justice?

Policies and laws exist in our society to keep order. Effective leaders who understand, investigate and enforce these rules and standard keep communities running smoothly.

The criminal justice field offers many paths where you can customize your career based on your interests: law enforcement, probation & parole services, justice administration, criminology, community services, corrections, victims’ services and more.

Why Study Criminal Justice at Iona?

With our combined BA/MS, you will demonstrate your commitment to the field of criminal justice and position yourself as a strong candidate for leadership roles.

You will be taught by outstanding faculty members who are actively engaged and sought-after experts in the field. You will work alongside them in hands-on criminal justice research and be connected to their network of industry professionals who can help you in your career.

Iona is committed to preparing students not only for successful careers, but to contribute to a more just world.

What You'll Learn

You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the field of Criminal Justice and the skills to investigate and enforce the rules and laws that keep communities running smoothly.

You’ll explore the root causes of crime, law enforcement policies, correctional institutions and the court system. You'll focus on timely issues such as corporate and white-collar crime, profiling violent crime and victimology, environmental crime and species justice, organized crime, and terrorism.

You will also gain the communication and technology skills necessary to access, analyze and share information in a multi-faceted criminal justice arena, and you will develop leadership skills that will give you an advantage in your job search.

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