Program information
If you’re interested in a career in criminal justice, this program will prepare you to work in the three primary areas of the field: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. It also will prepare you for transfer into a bachelor-level program with a foundational understanding of system operations, the causes of crime and delinquency, and the ethical bases of criminal justice decision-making. Learn from faculty members with years of experience in various areas of the field, and get real-world experience with the built-in professional internship.
Upon completion of the two-year program, students should be competent in all of the following areas:
- Be prepared for employment in the field of Criminal Justice or related fields
- Read, speak, and write effectively
- Interact in a diverse culture
- Analyze quantitative information, and think critically
- Demonstrate information literacy
See semester-by-semester degree plan.
Transfer options
Graduates have successfully transferred to:
- Bellevue University
- Hilbert College
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Keuka College
- Norwich University
- SUNY Seamless Transfer (Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Canton, Morrisville, Oswego, Stony Brook)
- Utica University
Career opportunities
- Law enforcement officer
- Corrections officer
- Crime analyst
Internship opportunities
Required Internship course provides 90 hours of experience in a supervised professional setting.
Contact us
Sheila Flihan, Dean
Payne Hall 345, Utica Campus
Phone: 315-792-5629
Email: sflihan@mvcc.edu