Criminal Justice and Law

Introduction & Overview

The study of Criminal Justice and Law at Manhattanville provides students with the foundations for understanding the American criminal justice system. Classes focus on varied political, legal, psychological, sociological and cultural dimensions of criminal behavior and criminal and social justice, as well as the constitutional, philosophical, and ethical issues involved in law enforcement. Students build career-based skills, including reading and interpreting statutes , regulations, judicial decisions, and case law. Students also learn to craft legal briefs and to make persuasive and effective written arguments. In-class oral arguments, and mock trial exercises give students the chance to practice their skills as advocates and judges. 

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Law

Minor

Criminal Law

Career Ideas

Attorney, Criminologist, Educator, Government Official, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Public Policy Analyst, Professor.

Division Chair

Gregory Swedberg, 914.323.5216, gregory.swedberg@mville.edu

Faculty and Staff

Full-Time Faculty

Matthew Pauley, J.D., Ph.D,