Professor Collica-Cox's research interests include female offenders, prisoners, rehabilitation, reintegration, issues surrounding HIV prison-based peer programming, and women correctional executives.
Criminal Justice, BS
Launch your career in law enforcement, private security, or corrections with Pace University’s criminal justice program. Learn from industry professionals, participate in internships with agencies including the FBI and U.S. Marshals, and gain the analytical and investigative skills needed to make a real impact.
Location
New York City
Westchester
Number of Credits
120
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
No
Protect Communities and Drive Change with a Criminal Justice Degree
Whether you’re interested in law enforcement, corrections, or private security, Pace’s criminal justice program provides you with a strong foundation in criminology, investigative techniques, and policy analysis. Learn from faculty who are experts in the field and bring real-world experience and connections into the classroom. Develop skills in evidence evaluation, constitutional law, and crisis management, all of which prepare you to tackle today’s most pressing criminal justice challenges.
Located near New York’s acclaimed law enforcement and legal communities, you’ll have access to hands-on internships at top agencies, such as the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and local police departments. Participate in our Criminal Justice Society for professional networking and resume-building experiences, and explore our combined BS/JD program to fast-track your entry into law.
Graduates of Pace’s criminal justice program are well-positioned for careers in public service, corrections, law enforcement, and private security. With demand for security and investigative professionals on the rise, you’ll enter the workforce with the expertise needed to create safer communities and make a lasting difference.
Curriculum
The exciting and relevant coursework in our program includes criminology, investigation, criminal law, evidence and procedure, police-community relations, terrorism, probation, and corrections. Our curriculum is responsive to the marketplace, so that when you graduate your skillset and knowledge will prepare you for a rewarding professional career.
Take Courses Like
- CRJ 243 Alcohol, Drugs, Crime
- CRJ 250 Community Relations in the Criminal Justice System
- CRJ 242 Crime and Public Policy
Combine Your BS in Criminal Justice with a Law Degree
The department also offers a combined BS in Criminal Justice/JD in Law program. Applicants to the JD program apply during their junior year to begin their law classes in their senior year. For this program, you are required to take the LSAT and achieve an appropriate score.
Careers
When you graduate, you will be prepared for local police work, enforcement positions within the federal government, a career in the private sector security, and entry into the field of law as well as the correction field.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Student Quote
I’ve had a great experience with the Criminal Justice and Security Department here at Pace. I’ve taken classes such as Organized Crime, Intro to Criminal Investigation, and Terrorism and Society, and learned from fantastic professors
—Lauren Shelton ’26
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Police and sheriff departments
- Secret Service
- US Customs
Featured Faculty
Professor Glasner’s research interests include utilizing existing crime theory to understand if language deprivation can contribute to criminal behavior.
Professor Lavery’s research interest include officer wellness and resiliency, intimate partner violence, sex crimes and trauma, pedagogy in criminal justice, humane criminology, social media and violent crime, and human trafficking.
Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
Explore required documents and admission decision dates for first-year, transfer, and international students.
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Ready to apply? Begin your application process.
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Pace University is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
Merit Scholarship Estimator
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Net Price Calculator
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Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Cathryn Lavery, PhD
Professor and Chair
Email: clavery@pace.edu