Contribute to a More Just Society
Our Criminal Justice and Security program, available on both the New York City and Pleasantville campuses, develops problem-solving and critical analysis skills that will allow you to thrive in some of the fastest growing fields of the 21st century. Our dynamic program connects you with renowned faculty with professional experience and knowledge of the field, including former law enforcement officers.Internship opportunities that immerse you in real-world scenarios will prepare you for a compelling career or further study in fields such as law, public administration, psychology, or social work.
Unique Opportunities
As a student in the Criminal Justice and Security program, you will have the opportunity to complement your studies with co-curricular experiences in your field. Parenting, Prisons, and Pups is a volunteer opportunity helping female jail-based prisoners reconnect with their children through parenting education and animal therapy. The Criminal Justice Society, which meets on both campuses, allows you the opportunity to network, engage with industry professionals, and enhance your resume with relevant accomplishments.
Undergraduate Programs
Our BS in Criminal Justice stimulates your natural curiosity and hones your critical thinking skills, preparing you for an engaging career in fast-growing fields such as law enforcement and private sector security or for further study in disciplines such as law, psychology, sociology, or public administration.
Successful Alumni
"Dyson exposed me to a very diverse student body, both economically and culturally. Many of the students were recent immigrants or first-generation Americans like me, so even though our individual backgrounds were different, we had a commonality that united us. We all wanted to succeed—and the school helped. Through Dyson, I landed an internship with a Wall Street law firm, which was my first exposure to the international financial markets. That experience shaped the rest of my career. I ended up loving finance, which is one of the reasons I still cover it today."
Graduate Programs
Our MA in Homeland Security is an online program with a curriculum approved by the Center of Homeland Defense and Security University Agency that combines leadership skills with crucial homeland security strategies to prepare you for this in-demand field. Through this program, you will learn tactics to effectively prepare for and respond to man-made and natural disasters and terrorist attacks, cultivating crucial skills to keep the nation safe.
Contact
MA Program Director
Staff
Iraida Garcia
Program Coordinator
New York City Campus
Phone: (212) 346-1876
Email: igarcia@pace.edu
(Point person for all inquiries regarding the New York City undergraduate criminal justice program.)
Melissa Schilio
Program Coordinator
Pleasantville Campus
Phone: (914) 773-3674
Email: mschilio@pace.edu
(Point person for all inquiries about the MA in Public Safety and Homeland Security Professionals or the Pleasantville criminal justice undergraduate program.)