Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at St. Francis College prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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St. Francis College (SFC)

3261 W. State Road, Saint Bonaventure, NY

St. Francis College is a nonprofit private college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Brooklyn Heights, New York, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at St. Francis College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to this school score in a range of 1260 to 1540 on the SAT. Approximately 70% of all applicant were accepted at St. Francis College, with 32% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at sfc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $20,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $15,000 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for St. Francis College is the "Terriers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Swimming and Diving (NCAA Division I-AAA)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at www.sfc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. St. Francis College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).