Criminal Justice and Law
Introduction & Overview
The Criminal Justice and Law Program is designed to give students an overview of the American criminal justice system, to help them understand the fundamentals of public and private law, and to acquaint them with the historical and philosophical roots of contemporary American criminal law.
Students in this program learn to read challenging legal material, including cases and statutes, as well as works of legal history and philosophy. They also learn how to write briefs, analyze complex legal arguments, and write effective essays. The courses have in-class oral arguments and mock trials in which students have a chance to simulate the roles of judges, witnesses, and attorneys in the daily practice of law.
Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Law
Minor
Criminal Law
Note: Criminal Justice and Law majors cannot double-major or minor in Political Science or Legal Studies. In addition, Criminal Law minors cannot have a major or a minor in Political Science or Legal Studies.
Career Ideas
Arbitrator, Attorney, City Planning Aide, Criminologist, Emergency Management Specialist, Government Analyst, Intelligence Specialist, Judge, Lobbyist, Professor of Political Science or Law, Social & Community Service Manager, Teacher
Division Chair
Lisa Rafanelli, 914.323.7182, Lisa.Rafanelli@mville.edu
Faculty and Staff
Full-Time Faculty
Matthew Pauley, J.D., Ph.D,
Administrative Assistant
Caren Valente, caren.valente@mville.edu