School of Criminal and Social Justice

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Degree Type

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Study Options

Online
On Campus

Study Criminal Justice Online at Monroe

Qualify for positions in law enforcement, the court system, corrections, or social services
Real-world focus led by industry professionals
Take advantage of a wealth of internship options
Most classes are 7.5 weeks

Monroe gives you all the tools to paint your own picture.

Cayla Charles

BS Criminal Justice, 2020

The Curriculum

A criminal justice degree empowers you – future law enforcement officers, social workers, and emergency responders – with solid decision-making skills. Understand the issues and realities of today’s criminal justice system while building the groundwork for advancement in the field. After all, your training ground is New York City. You can’t do better than that!

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Police Academy ScholarS (PASS) Program

Interested in policing and law enforcement? Check out Monroe's Police Academy ScholarS program. This two-year prep program meets for three-hour sessions over six semesters and includes physical training and off-campus trips.

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Featured Course

Introduction to Civil Rights Law

This course is an overview of anti-discrimination laws in the United States. It examines the protection of individual rights afforded by the Constitution by analyzing litigation against violations of individual rights. Particular emphasis is placed on race discrimination, sex discrimination, as well as other relevant areas.

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Professional Opportunities

At Monroe, you’re not going to just sit in front of a computer. You’ll get the chance to put your academic smarts to the test in the real world when you do an internship. And you’ll broaden your experiences – and your network – by joining a club or honor society connected with your field.

Recent internships have included

The Osbourne Association
Garito Manor
New York City Department of Probation
New York State Courts
New York City Police Department
City of White Plains Youth Bureau
Court Navigation Program
Office of Assembly Member Michael Blake
Parkchester Department of Public Safety
New Rochelle Boys and Girls Club
Westchester Department of Probation
Office of Congressman Serrano
Legal Aid
Harlem Children’s Zone
Compassionate Care Hospice

Professional Connections

Clubs and honor societies further your skills and can be excellent networking opportunities.

Alpha Phi Sigma, Criminal Justice Honor Society
The Law Society
The Criminal Justice Club (Bronx and New Rochelle Campuses)
The Debate Club
PASS (Police Academy ScholarS Program)

Your Future Career in Criminal Justice

Popular jobs for our graduates with a criminal justice degree include:

Police Officer - Defend and protect people; arrest individuals accused of breaking the law; respond to emergencies; document any action taken.
State Trooper - Ensure drivers are following vehicular laws; direct traffic, issue citations, arrest criminals, assist injured motorists.
Undercover Investigator - Secretly infiltrate employee groups and gather information about theft, illegal drugs, production problems, and other issues.
Security Manager - Protect the safety of employees, facilities, and the assets of an organization and establish policies to prevent/ address fire, bomb threats, medical emergencies, and intrusions.
Correctional Counselor - Help incarcerated inmates develop relapse prevention plans.
Corrections Officer - Ensure prison inmates obey the rules. Know their whereabouts. Search inmates for contraband. Settle disputes.
Probation Officer - Maintain a case folder of offenders. Inform them of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
Criminal Court Officer - Maintain security within a courtroom; inspect the premises for contraband; escort prisoners and jury members to and from their holding rooms; intervene in case of disruption.
Juvenile Counselor - Supervise children and young adults who have been sentenced to incarceration in a juvenile justice facility or who are awaiting trial.
Detention Facility Coordinator - Responsible for the daily safe and secure operation of the detention facility, including handling of prisoners.