RIT Department of Criminal Justice
RIT Criminal Justice

Welcome To Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Criminal Justice offers students a broad education with a curriculum designed to prepare them for a wide range of careers in criminal justice, to provide continuing education for those already employed in criminal justice, and to offer a strong academic foundation for graduate school.

RIT's approach to the study of criminal justice combines theoretical perspectives with practical experience. As students study in the areas of crime, criminal behavior, social control mechanisms, administration, planning, and management, the emphasis is on problem solving techniques based on the rapidly growing body of research in the field, as well as students' own guided research.

The program is unique in its broad core curriculum, the scope of professional course offerings, and on intensive field experience, where students blend knowledge gained in both required and elective courses with a career-oriented internship.

Please explore the website to learn more about the Dept. of Criminal Justice at RIT, its students, and its faculty.

At A Glance

  • Small classes (no more than 32 even in lower division classes).
  • Active scholars as full time faculty who personally advise our students.
  • An experienced cadre of adjunct faculty who represent some of the most senior legal and criminal justice professionals in Western New York State.
  • Wide selections of elective courses are available, allowing students to informally specialize in one of many possible areas of study.
  • A growing complement of courses emphasizing issues of technology and crime.
  • About half of our graduates pursue further education in either law school or graduate programs.
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