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CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Criminal Justice

Hilbert’s criminal justice degree program is considered by many in law enforcement to be one of the best college programs in the state because of the hands-on nature of our teaching, the many and varied internship opportunities available to students, and a faculty that brings to the classroom not only solid academic credentials, but years of law enforcement experience.

What Can I Do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice?

Our interdisciplinary program can help you prepare for a career in law enforcement—real-world jobs at all levels, local, state or federal. Or use these college studies in criminology as the steppingstone you need to pursue graduate-level work in criminal justice or a related field, including law.

As a criminal justice major, you’ll gain an understanding of key criminal, legal, scientific and social issues affecting society today, including such hot-button topics as racial, ethnic, cultural and gender diversity. Our challenging and rigorous program provides a firm foundation in criminology, research methods, ethics and corrections, while helping you refine your analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Many of our professors are current or former law enforcement professionals with experience in state and federal agencies, which adds an important, real-world aspect to your learning environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work with professors conducting research through Hilbert’s Institute for Law and Justice, a nationally renowned resource for a wide range of law and justice-related issues.


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  • A student/teacher ratio of 11:1
  • Day, evening and online courses to accommodate your busy schedule
  • Opportunities to minor in one of more than a dozen academic areas
  • One of top colleges in the area for criminal justice degree programs

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Contact Us

Have a question for Criminal Justice? Contact us.

Laura M. Dannebohm, J.D., M.A.
Chair, Criminal Justice Department
Assistant Professor; Pre-Law Advisor
172 Bogel Hall
716-926-8821
Email Laura Dannebohm

Mark Paoni, Ed.D.
Associate Professor, CJ
Criminal Justice Studies Division
Criminal Justice Internship Coordinator
142-C Bogel Hall
716-649-7900 ext. 393
Email Mark Paoni

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Earn your bachelors AND master’s degrees in five years

Criminal justice majors may pursue the two-year Associate in Arts degree and security management certificate, which allows you to enter the criminal justice field or pursue a bachelor-level program, or the four-year Bachelor of Science degree. The bachelor-level program allows students to select from among eight concentrations, such as Investigations, Family Violence and Juvenile Justice.

In addition, Hilbert offers the innovative combined BS/MS program, a “4+1” plan that lets students earn a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in criminal justice administration in five years. Students are admitted to the graduate school after completing all undergraduate degree requirements and are not required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

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Practical experience in real-world settings

Criminal science majors at Hilbert have the opportunity to gain practical experience through our internship program, which allows you to apply principles and concepts learned in the classroom to actual work in the criminal justice field.

Our students serve internships at such places as U.S. Secret Service, the New York State Attorney General’s Office, local police departments, congressional offices, county sheriffs' offices, as well as many other sites.

Students may also join the Criminal Justice Association, where you'll discuss ideas, current events and careers in criminal justice; visit police, correctional and juvenile facilities; and participate in community service activities.

Many graduates of Hilbert's program move directly into entry-level positions as professionals in the criminal justice system. Hilbert graduates work with various federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, and in judicial and corrections settings. 

Criminal Justice Bachelor Degree Outlook

 67,290 National Average Median Salary
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