Criminal Justice Minor: SUNY Brockport

What You’ll Learn

Not enough time to major? Focus on your own interest in any of criminal justice operations: law enforcement, courts, or corrections.

Find out how police, courts, and/or corrections systems address criminal behaviors. What are important issues in criminal justice practices? Whatever your questions, you can choose the classes that match up with your interests and career goals. Our minor helps you develop a clearer understanding of the criminal justice system, which will help you bring your insight into the world.

Curriculum

The criminal justice minor requires 18 credits of course work in the field. Inside the classroom you can expect to learn analytical, critical and creative thinking skills. We focus on theory and practice of criminal justice systems. You'll develop a deep understanding of the causes, consequences and control of crime and criminal behavior.
Curriculum & Learning Outcomes
Admission Requirements

We recommend submitting first-year applications in October or early November. We decide your admission once you complete your application.

Next Deadline for Transfer Students

Fall Semester: August 1
Undergraduate Admissions
Explore a Minor in History

A common complement to the criminal justice major is an 18-credit minor in history. This will help you further hone your critical thinking, communication and research skills. Available courses include Censorship and Free Speech in US History, War and Terrorism in the World, and Landmark US Supreme Court Decisions.
Career Outlook

The minor is designed to introduce students to the field of criminal justice. A criminal justice background can lead to a career in law enforcement, judiciary and law, corrections, social services, business or education. Examples of employers include local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and court systems, correctional agencies, security companies, crime labs, and non-profit organizations. Your opportunities will vary depending on your area of interest.