Program information
If you’re interested in pursuing an advanced degree in criminal justice, this program is a great place to start. It allows you to explore areas in the criminal justice field and prepares you for transfer into a bachelor-level program with a comprehensive 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 through an optional internship.
Upon completion of the two-year program, students should be competent in all of the following areas:
- Will meet the SUNY General Education requirements
- Be prepared transfer into BS/BA degree programs
- The ability to speak and write effectively
- The ability to draw conclusions by critically analyzing given information related to the field of Criminal Justice
- Interact in a diverse culture
- The ability to analyze quantitative information, and think critically
- The ability to 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
Contact us
Sheila Flihan, Dean
Payne Hall 345, Utica Campus
Phone: 315-792-5629
E-mail: sflihan@mvcc.edu